Job description
Join PrecisionForge Industries, a leading manufacturing innovator in automotive components and precision metalwork. We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production lines, scale processes, and deliver exceptional quality and efficiency. This role offers a collaborative, safety-first environment with opportunities to drive continuous improvement and career growth.
As a member of our Operations team, you will partner with design, quality, and maintenance to implement robust manufacturing processes, deploy lean methodologies, and reduce waste across high-volume lines.
Responsibility
- Lead process improvement initiatives to optimize throughput and reduce cycle times across assigned manufacturing lines.
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes, SOPs, and work instructions to ensure consistent quality.
- Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to analyze bottlenecks, implement countermeasures, and track KPIs such as OEE, scrap rate, and cycle time.
- Collaborate with design and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and reliable product launches.
- Lead root-cause analysis using 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams; implement corrective actions and verify results.
- Oversee equipment qualification, preventive maintenance planning, and CAPEX justification for line upgrades.
- Drive safety and 5S workplace organization to maintain a clean, compliant production floor.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-volume production environments.
- Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).
- Experience with automation, PLCs, robotics, CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent) and MES.
- Proficient in data analytics, KPI tracking, DOE, MSA, FMEA.
- Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to read blueprints and process documentation; strong knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA) and GMP if applicable.