Production Engineer

Description

Job Title: Production Engineer

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: [Insert Location]

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to implement scalable systems, optimize material flow, and support production readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Standardization

Develop, document, and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process flows
Design and optimize assembly processes, line layouts, and workstation configurations
Define requirements for tooling, fixtures, and equipment
Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities

Continuous Improvement

Apply Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System principles to eliminate waste and improve flow
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
Improve cycle time, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Drive A3 problem-solving initiatives

Material Flow & ERP Integration

Design and implement material replenishment strategies (kitting, kanban, line-side stock)
Optimize warehouse-to-line material flow and replenishment triggers
Ensure alignment between physical processes and ERP transactions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Production Support

Provide daily support to production operations to resolve process inefficiencies, downtime, and quality issues
Participate in Tier meetings and Gemba walks
Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Testing & Validation

Define and support functional and burn-in testing processes
Ensure processes and equipment meet performance, reliability, and safety standards

Layout & Capacity Planning

Develop and maintain facility and production layouts (e.g., Visio or CAD-based)
Perform capacity analysis, line balancing, and bottleneck identification
Support capital projects, including cost justification (ROI, IRR, Payback)

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality standards
Develop and maintain controlled documentation
Support internal and external audits

Safety & Ergonomics

Conduct risk assessments and Management of Change (MOC) activities
Apply OSHA hierarchy of controls to mitigate risk
Improve workplace ergonomics and reduce manual handling hazards

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in:
Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Or related field
Experience

2–7+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related field
Experience in assembly, production environments, and process improvement initiatives
Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar)

Technical Skills

Process mapping and workflow development
Time studies and line balancing
Root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone)
Layout design (Visio, AutoCAD, or similar)
Data analysis (Excel; Power BI preferred)

Soft Skills

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Hands-on, team-oriented mindset with strong shop-floor presence

Preferred Qualifications

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
Experience in ISO-regulated environments
Experience with automation, controls, or testing systems

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Throughput and cycle time improvement
Bottleneck utilization
First-pass yield (FPY)
Ergonomic risk reduction
CAPEX ROI achievement
On-time completion of projects

Work Environment

Combination of shop floor and office environment
Frequent interaction with production personnel and cross-functional teams
Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting in a manufacturing setting
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