Manufacturing Engineer - Industrial Manufacturer

• Evaluate manufacturing processes to identify constraints, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Create, update, and sustain standardized work instructions, visual management tools, and process documentation.
• Lead and support Lean manufacturing efforts, including value stream mapping, Kaizen events, standard work development, 5S, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Perform time studies and work measurement to establish reliable labor standards and production rates.
• Support labor planning, staffing strategies, and capacity analysis across multiple product families.
• Partner with Operations to balance workloads, optimize line flow, and improve overall efficiency.
• Conduct capacity modeling and throughput analysis to support production planning and capital investment decisions.
• Analyze operational performance metrics such as OEE, scrap, downtime, and cycle times to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support corrective and preventive action processes, including root cause analysis, PFMEA updates, and control plans.
• Assist with plant layout optimization, material flow improvements, and ergonomic enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with Production Supervisors and Operators to implement improvements on the shop floor.
• Contribute to cost reduction efforts and productivity improvements aligned with overall business objectives.

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