Manufacturing Engineer

Support manufacturing of fiber glass pipe.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production methods.
• Analyze production workflows to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, reduced waste, and improved quality.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing documentation.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation and production readiness.
• Design or specify tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to improve productivity and repeatability.
• Perform root cause analysis on production issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to resolve nonconformances and improve process capability.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Support capital equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and validation.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support and training to production personnel.
• Participate in cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, material savings, and cycle time improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, or automation.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.