Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team for a 12-month project at our DI facility in Durham. As we expect to double our production next year, you will be leading a crucial project to develop solutions to drive throughput in the plant. The ultimate goal is to identify how to achieve this increased production. The project focuses on three core areas: Supply Chain/Inventory, Manufacturing Efficiency, and Shop Floor Automation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with best Bill of Materials (BOM) structures.
• Study production processes and machine requirements.
• Collect process and product data to analyze and identify trends and areas of opportunities for improvement.
• Create and train on standard work processes.
• Develop and design new tools and/or equipment to improve process efficiency.
• Determine and implement Facility/Cell Layouts.
• Use lean and brainstorming tools such as Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, VSMs, Gap Analysis, and Fish Bone Analysis.
• Lead and manage complex and technical projects, presenting results and costs to upper management.
• Collaborate with other engineers, production supervisors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Industrial engineering
• Continuous improvement
• Six Sigma
• Process improvement
• Value stream mapping
• Lean manufacturing
• Knowledge of Kanban and Pull Systems
• Standard Work (Work instructions/time-studies/BOM review)
• Manufacturing Efficiency (increasing throughput)
• Time studies
• Process flow
• AutoCAD

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in logistics
• Experience with tools such as Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, VSMs, Gap Analysis, and Fish Bone Analysis
• Ability to lead and manage complex projects
• Strong collaboration skills

Work Environment

This role is onsite in Durham. You will have the opportunity to see real-time improvements from Day 1, working in a dynamic environment that is vital to sustaining growth through value stream mapping and building the roadmap for the future. The facility offers a hands-on experience with significant impact on production goals and ROI. Dress code and other specific environment details will be provided upon hire.