A Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role works closely with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to optimize operations and support business objectives.
Manufacturing Engineer Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Design, develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls to support the production of products and components.
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Analyze and plan labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, manufacturing space, and layout to maximize efficiency and productivity.
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Support all phases of prototype development, builds, and production launches
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Actively apply new manufacturing technologies and evaluate opportunities that contribute to plant objectives, cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
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Participate in product design reviews to ensure manufacturability, optimal productivity, and cost effectiveness; recommend alternative designs, materials, or processes as needed.
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Prepare and evaluate manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, feasibility, and process capability for new and existing products.
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Recommend and implement improvements to manufacturing processes involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, layouts, and ancillary systems.
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Select, approve, and develop tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing requirements and product design intent.
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Coordinate implementation of new processes and provide training to ensure readiness and timing objectives are met.
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Establish and verify poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems.
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Serve as a technical resource for process changes, problem-solving teams, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring product design intent is maintained.
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Actively pursue quality improvements across manufacturing processes.
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Support new program launches as part of the SDT or Pre-Launch Team, as assigned.
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Research and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies to ensure products are manufactured in the most capable and cost-effective manner.
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Work closely with production teams to ensure key performance measures are met and lines are properly balanced.
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Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and provide periodic status updates.
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Act as a customer liaison for product design and engineering-related matters.
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Complete all required training as mandated by the company and customers.
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Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Quality, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards.
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Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
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Collaborate closely with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe and efficient workstation and line design.
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Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
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Report occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
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Support continuous improvement in safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance.
Manufacturing Engineer Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
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3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (automotive experience and background strongly preferred).
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Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modeling software, with the ability to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and production-ready designs.
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Experience with MODAPTS (Modular Arrangement of Predetermined Time Standards) for work measurement, labor analysis, and process improvement
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Strong working knowledge of product design and assembly processes using PFMEA principles.
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Hands-on experience implementing manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls.
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Practical knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
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Experience creating processes and procedures to meet budgetary goals and performance metrics
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Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.
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Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.