Manufacturing Engineer

**JOB DESCRIPTION** **Summary:** A Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role works closely with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to optimize operations and support business objectives.             **Manufacturing Engineer Essential Duties and Responsibilities** * Design, develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls to support the production of products and components. * Analyze and plan labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, manufacturing space, and layout to maximize efficiency and productivity. * Support all phases of prototype development, builds, and production launches * Actively apply new manufacturing technologies and evaluate opportunities that contribute to plant objectives, cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency. * Participate in product design reviews to ensure manufacturability, optimal productivity, and cost effectiveness; recommend alternative designs, materials, or processes as needed. * Prepare and evaluate manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, feasibility, and process capability for new and existing products. * Recommend and implement improvements to manufacturing processes involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, layouts, and ancillary systems. * Select, approve, and develop tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing requirements and product design intent. * Coordinate implementation of new processes and provide training to ensure readiness and timing objectives are met. * Establish and verify poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems. * Serve as a technical resource for process changes, problem-solving teams, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring product design intent is maintained. * Actively pursue quality improvements across manufacturing processes. * Support new program launches as part of the SDT or Pre-Launch Team, as assigned. * Research and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies to ensure products are manufactured in the most capable and cost-effective manner. * Work closely with production teams to ensure key performance measures are met and lines are properly balanced. * Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and provide periodic status updates. * Act as a customer liaison for product design and engineering-related matters. * Complete all required training as mandated by the company and customers. * Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. **Quality, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities** * Ensure compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards. * Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets. * Collaborate closely with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe and efficient workstation and line design. * Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards. * Report occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly. * Support continuous improvement in safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance. **Manufacturing Engineer Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience * 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (automotive experience and background strongly preferred). * Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modeling software, with the ability to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and production-ready designs. * Experience with **MODAPTS (Modular Arrangement of Predetermined Time Standards)** for work measurement, labor analysis, and process improvement * Strong working knowledge of product design and assembly processes using PFMEA principles. * Hands-on experience implementing manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls. * Practical knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Operator Instruction Sheets. * Experience creating processes and procedures to meet budgetary goals and performance metrics * Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications. * Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills. **Pay Grade: 170** **Salary Range: $94,400-138,400** **Reports to: Continuous Improvement Manager** **Benefits:** Medical, Dental & Vision insurance Disability Life and AD&D Insurance 401k Tuition Reimbursement Paid vacation Paid holidays **PRIMARY LOCATION** Normal