Overview:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, process improvement, operations engineering, or production environments.
• This position is focused on supporting manufacturing operations while driving industrial engineering initiatives, process improvements, manufacturing readiness activities, and operational excellence projects.
• The role will contribute to manufacturing optimization efforts, capacity improvements, new product introduction activities, and process standardization initiatives across production operations.
• The engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing performance, support growth initiatives, and drive continuous improvement projects.
• This position requires a proactive engineer with strong manufacturing knowledge, the ability to quickly adapt to new environments, and excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading projects, influencing cross-functional teams, and identifying opportunities to improve operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Operations & Process Improvement

• Support manufacturing operations through process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and throughput
• Develop and implement process improvements that support operational excellence objectives
• Standardize manufacturing processes and best practices across operations where applicable
• Drive waste reduction and manufacturing efficiency improvements

Industrial Engineering & Capacity Optimization

• Analyze production workflows, labor utilization, material flow, and operational performance
• Support capacity planning and resource optimization initiatives
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve production flow
• Support facility layout improvements and operational efficiency projects
• Utilize manufacturing and operational data to support decision-making and performance improvements

New Product Introduction & Product Transfers

• Support manufacturing readiness activities for new product introductions
• Participate in prototype, pilot, and production launch activities
• Assist with implementation of manufacturing processes for new products
• Support product transfer projects between manufacturing locations when required
• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure manufacturing requirements are successfully implemented

Capital & Growth Projects

• Support capital equipment and operational improvement projects
• Participate in equipment implementation, process upgrades, and facility improvement initiatives
• Assist in evaluating manufacturing technologies, equipment, and process improvement opportunities
• Support business growth initiatives through capacity expansion and operational readiness activities
• Contribute to project planning, execution, and performance tracking

Problem Solving & Manufacturing Support

• Provide hands-on support for manufacturing and operational challenges
• Lead and participate in structured root cause investigations
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve operational performance
• Collaborate with production teams to address recurring manufacturing issues
• Support manufacturing teams in achieving production and operational objectives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
• Communicate technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support project execution through effective stakeholder engagement and teamwork
• Build strong working relationships across multiple functions and organizational levels
• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and improvement opportunities

Profile: 

• Strong continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence
• Adaptable professional capable of quickly learning new manufacturing environments and products
• Excellent communicator comfortable working with both technical and business stakeholders
• Self-starter who identifies opportunities and drives results with limited supervision
• Strong project ownership and accountability
• Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical skills
• Collaborative team player capable of influencing cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environments

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations engineering, or process improvement roles
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience driving process improvement, operational efficiency, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly understand manufacturing processes, products, and operational challenges
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience supporting manufacturing projects from planning through implementation

Good to Have:

• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI / NPDI)
• Experience supporting product transfers between manufacturing facilities
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma certification or training
• Experience with capacity planning and manufacturing readiness activities
• Experience supporting capital equipment or CAPEX projects
• Experience in high-mix manufacturing environments
• Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial Equipment, Electronics, Data Center Infrastructure, or similar manufacturing experience