Manufacturing Engineer

Salary$78k – $118k
LocationLynchburg, Virginia US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
PostedAug 20, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live17h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Innovative problem solver who is an action-oriented self-starter
Working Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Techniques
Experience in establishing and managing KPI’s
Capital project development and project management experience
Visual Shop Floor Management experience
Microsoft Office proficiency
Exposure to Time/Methods Study Techniques
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
BS/MS degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Preferred
BS/MS degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering will be considered
Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred
Knowledge & experience in DraftSight and/or SolidWorks software a plus
Experience working in a union environment a plus
Skills
DraftSight
SolidWorks
Microsoft Office
About the role
GENERAL SUMMARY
Develop, plan, and implement continuous improvements in a manufacturing environment that yield a competitive advantage. Implement and support the broad range of lean manufacturing concepts applicable in a discrete manufacturing environment. Create and maintain metrics that promote root cause identification and corrective action.
Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Implement & support lean manufacturing (develop cell layout and design based upon projected customer demand, incorporate safety and ergonomic factors, electronic data presentation and tracking, progressive quality checks, linearity, etc.)
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Champion continuous improvement efforts associated with various manufacturing processes
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Utilize data to perform root cause identification and implement root cause corrective actions.
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Participate in cross-functional teams to improve lead times, reduce product cost, analyze and reduce costs of nonconformance, evaluate new products and/or product enhancements, etc.
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Create and/or maintain manufacturing documentation such as Operational Method Sheets, Work Instructions, Shop Routers, Set up sheets, and Product Data Sheets for various manufacturing areas
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Ensure that projects are executed to achieve cost and completion goals.
Requirements
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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BS/MS degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Preferred
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BS/MS degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering will be considered
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred
•
Innovative problem solver who is an action-oriented self-starter
•
Working Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Techniques
•
Experience in establishing and managing KPI’s
•
Capital project development and project management experience
•
Visual Shop Floor Management experience
•
Microsoft Office proficiency
•
Exposure to Time/Methods Study Techniques
•
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
•
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•
Knowledge & experience in DraftSight and/or SolidWorks software a plus
•
Experience working in a union environment a plus
The pay range for this role is $78,451.34 - $117,732.17 per year.