Job description
Nova Forge Technologies is a leading edge manufacturing company focused on precision metal components for automotive and industrial markets. We are seeking a results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to drive process optimization, quality, and cost-out initiatives in a fast-paced plant environment. This role offers a clear path to influence production performance while collaborating with design, sourcing, and maintenance teams.
What you'll do at a glance:
- Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methods to reduce cycle times, scrap, and downtime.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, and line layouts for new and existing products.
- Partner with Quality and Maintenance to implement robust process control plans and preventive maintenance programs.
- Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and root-cause investigations to sustain top-line performance.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables with cross-functional teams.
- Support new product introductions with process validation, PFMEA, and DFM/DFA reviews.
- Utilize data analytics to monitor KPIs and drive data-driven decision making.
- Mentor manufacturing technicians and ensure a safe, compliant, and customer-focused work environment.
Responsibility
- Lead process improvement projects to reduce waste and elevate quality metrics.
- Design and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and layouts.
- Analyze production data to identify opportunities and validate improvements.
- Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, and Product teams on problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
- Lead PFMEA, control plans, and process validation activities for new programs.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Provide technical mentorship to shop floor teams and drive standardization.
- Prepare and manage project plans, timelines, and documentation.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-volume environments.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with PFMEA, control plans, DOE, and process validation.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, Tableau) and basic CAD familiarity.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Willingness to work on the shop floor and in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.