Manufacturing Engineer - Process Engineer

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Job Summary

PROCESS ENGINEER – ASSEMBLY AND PROCESS OPTIMIZATION

BOXABL is seeking a talented and motivated Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly and Process Optimization to join our team. The Manufacturing Engineer will play a crucial role in optimizing our production processes, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering, with experience in lean manufacturing principles, process optimization, and product development.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Time Study & Labor Standards
• Conduct time studies and establish labor standards across all assembly operations
• Develop and maintain a Methods-Time Measurement (MTM) or equivalent work measurement system
• Use labor data to identify capacity constraints, imbalances, and efficiency opportunities
• Build and maintain standard work documentation tied to labor standards

Process Development & Documentation
• Define and document assembly sequences, work instructions, and process flows from the ground up
• Evaluate current assembly methods and redesign for efficiency, quality, and repeatability
• Develop and maintain process maps, value stream maps, and routing documentation
• Partner with manufacturing engineering and design engineering on DFA (Design for Assembly) reviews

Lean & Waste Elimination
• Lead kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops targeting assembly cycle time and waste reduction
• Apply value stream mapping to identify and eliminate non-value-added activity across the assembly line
• Implement and sustain 5S and visual management systems on the production floor
• Track and report key metrics: OEE, cycle time, labor efficiency, and throughput

Ergonomics & Workstation Design
• Assess workstations for ergonomic risk and drive improvement through layout and tooling changes
• Design and specify workstation fixtures, tooling, and material presentation to reduce motion and fatigue
• Collaborate with safety to ensure new and modified workstations meet ergonomic and regulatory standards

Line Balancing & Capacity Planning
• Balance assembly line operations to takt time and optimize operator utilization across stations
• Model capacity scenarios to support production planning
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks through data analysis and process redesign

Experience and Education

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 3–10 years of experience in assembly process engineering or industrial engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience conducting time studies and establishing labor standards
• Proficiency with lean manufacturing tools: VSM, 5S, kaizen, line balancing, standard work
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable process improvements
• Experience creating and maintaining detailed process documentation and work instructions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working in a shop-floor environment

Preferred Qualifications 

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Familiarity with simulation or digital twin tools for process modeling
• Experience with ERP or MES systems for routing, labor capture, and production tracking
• Background standing up new assembly lines

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in an open office environment that allows for collaboration inside and outside of your department.
• You must be able to operate standard office equipment (desktop, laptop, printer, scanner, etc.).
• Must be able to walk short distances and within the factory occasionally to perform job duties when necessary.
• You may be stationary at a laptop or desktop computer for most of your day creating and compiling, preparing, and analyzing data that may include extensive reading and/or research.
• May have to express or exchange ideas verbally to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other employees accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Equal Opportunity Statement for Employment: BOXABL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. BOXABL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.