Manufacturing Engineer

The role

The Manufacturing Engineer will support and improve production operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role focuses on process optimization, production performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will do

• Support daily manufacturing operations and troubleshoot production issues.
• Analyze production processes, cycle times, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Support production staffing and operational planning activities.
• Monitor and improve quality performance through data analysis and corrective actions.
• Facilitate daily production meetings and communicate operational priorities.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, production, and leadership teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions and process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with process improvement, production support, and root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice to have

• Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing experience and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with line balancing, process automation, cycle time analysis, and productivity improvements.
• Experience with Power BI and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Experience designing fixtures and manufacturing solutions using SolidWorks.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $75,000
• Multiple shift options available
• Opportunity to work in a growing manufacturing environment
• Exposure to continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Before you apply

• All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

About the company

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company with 3,000+ experts across North America. They partner with companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, and more.