Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support and execute continuous improvement (CI) initiatives using lean manufacturing, ABM, and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, improve productivity, and drive cost savings.
• Develop, evaluate, and standardize manufacturing processes and workflows to improve efficiency, process capability, product quality, and production consistency.
• Support capital projects from planning through implementation, including equipment evaluation, technical specifications, cost analysis, installation, commissioning, and performance validation.
• Contribute to new product development (NPD) by developing manufacturing processes, evaluating production requirements, supporting process trials, and ensuring readiness for production launch.
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs), Production Information Records (PIRs), routings, and manufacturing system data to support production planning, costing, and process control.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data, conduct time studies, and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify inefficiencies, establish performance baselines, and measure improvement results.
• Participate in process risk assessments, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), control plan development, and process validation activities to improve reliability and minimize operational risks.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings, equipment specifications, process documentation, and work instructions to support manufacturing changes, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing automation, equipment modifications, and manufacturing technologies to improve safety, quality, capacity, and operational efficiency.
• Track project milestones, document results, and communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders to support timely execution and effective implementation.
• Participate in cross-site engineering initiatives to share best practices, exchange technical knowledge, and support the standardization of manufacturing processes across LWGW sites.

Experience / Qualifications

• B.S. Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, similar field or related experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting process improvements, capital projects, and new product development.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems and data, including BOMs, PIRs, routings, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent) and 3D modeling preferred.
• Familiarity with 3D printing and additive manufacturing for prototyping, tooling, fixturing, and process development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data analysis, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and process validation.
• Hands-on, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.