The Role
Supports warehouse and material flow operations within a manufacturing facility. Designs warehouse layouts, improves receiving-to-shipping workflows, develops kitting and replenishment processes, and optimizes storage capacity and material presentation. Applies Lean tools to reduce inefficiencies, improve accuracy and throughput, and maintain ERP/MRP inventory accuracy. Collaborates with logistics, production, planning, procurement, and quality teams while developing SOPs, training materials, labeling systems, and safe, ergonomic material handling practices.
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Description
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to implement scalable systems, optimize material flow, and support production readiness.
Process Development & Standardization- Develop, document, and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process flows
- Design and optimize assembly processes, line layouts, and workstation configurations
- Define requirements for tooling, fixtures, and equipment
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve flow
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
- Improve cycle time, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Drive A3 problem-solving initiatives
- Design and implement material replenishment strategies (kitting, kanban, line-side stock)
- Optimize warehouse-to-line material flow and replenishment triggers
- Ensure alignment between physical processes and ERP transactions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Provide daily support to production operations to resolve process inefficiencies, downtime, and quality issues
- Participate in Tier meetings and Gemba walks
- Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Define and support functional and burn-in testing processes
- Ensure processes and equipment meet performance, reliability, and safety standards
- Develop and maintain facility and production layouts (e.g., Visio or CAD-based)
- Perform capacity analysis, line balancing, and bottleneck identification
- Support capital projects, including cost justification (ROI, IRR, Payback)
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality standards
- Develop and maintain controlled documentation
- Support internal and external audits
- Conduct risk assessments and Management of Change (MOC) activities
- Apply OSHA hierarchy of controls to mitigate risk
- Improve workplace ergonomics and reduce manual handling hazards
Requirements
RequirementsEducation
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Or related field
- 2–7+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related field
- Experience in assembly, production environments, and process improvement initiatives
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar)
- Process mapping and workflow development
- Time studies and line balancing
- Root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone)
- Layout design (Visio, AutoCAD, or similar)
- Data analysis (Excel; Power BI preferred)
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Hands-on, team-oriented mindset with strong shop-floor presence
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
- Experience in ISO-regulated environments
- Experience with automation, controls, or testing systems
- Throughput and cycle time improvement
- Bottleneck utilization
- First-pass yield (FPY)
- Ergonomic risk reduction
- CAPEX ROI achievement
- On-time completion of projects
- Combination of shop floor and office environment
- Frequent interaction with production personnel and cross-functional teams
- Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting in a manufacturing setting
Why Join Us? Our Benefits Make a Difference.We believe great employees deserve great benefits designed to support health, financial well-being, professional growth, and family needs. Most of our core benefits are provided at no cost, reflecting our commitment to investing in the well-being of our team.
- $0 cost Dental Insurance
- $0 cost Vision Insurance
- $0 cost Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- $0 cost Life Insurance with additional buy up options
- Medical Plan Choices, including one no cost medical option plus two additional buy up plan options
- $0 cost Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services
- Employer Health Savings Account Contributions to help offset health expenses
- Retirement Plan Options with generous employer matching contributions
- Paid Parental Leave to support your growing family
Why You Will Love Working with Us
- Impact: Develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly growing industry, with your work directly influencing the success of mission critical projects.
- Innovation: Immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates forward thinking and continuous improvement.
- Collaborative Spirit: Work closely with engineers, marketers, and other professionals to bring ideas to life.
- Grow With Us: We are committed to your personal and professional development, offering endless opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career.
At LayerZero, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or material handling engineering within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of inventory management, warehouse layout design, and material flow optimization
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and warehouse location management
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools
- Experience with warehouse storage systems, pallet racking, and material handling equipment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work directly with warehouse teams and production personnel to implement improvements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
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The Company
What We Do
LayerZero Power Systems provides mission-critical power distribution equipment designed to support uptime from upstream power sources to downstream critical loads, serving facilities that cannot afford unnecessary risk.
