Job description
Join Midwest Precision Manufacturing, a leader in high-precision component production for automotive and industrial sectors. We are seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Process Engineer to optimize processes, reduce waste, and elevate quality across our assembly lines. This is a hands-on role that combines data-driven analysis with practical process improvements to deliver measurable results.
In this role, you will collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to scale new processes, implement robust SOPs, and drive continuous improvement from pilot to full production. If you are passionate about lean manufacturing, automation, and turning data into action, apply today.
Responsibility
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for yield improvement.
- Lead Lean and Six Sigma projects to reduce scrap, cycle time, and changeover losses.
- Design and validate manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with maintenance and automation teams to optimize equipment performance and uptime.
- Develop process control plans, PFMEA, and statistical process controls (SPC).
- Support new product introductions from concept to ramp, including capacity planning and line balancing.
- Mentor operators on best practices, safety, and quality requirements.
- Utilize data analytics and MES/SAP data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in high-volume production environments
- Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and problem-solving tools
- Experience with automated equipment, robotics, or PLC-controlled lines
- Proficiency in data analysis, SPC, PFMEA, and root-cause analysis
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong safety mindset
- Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in quality, cost, or cycle time