The Role
Designs and improves manufacturing processes, assembly layouts, material flow, tooling, work instructions, and production systems. Supports new product introduction, validation, testing, capacity planning, root-cause analysis, lean initiatives, ERP integration, quality compliance, safety, ergonomics, and capital projects. Partners closely with production, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to improve throughput, cycle time, reliability, and workplace safety.
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Description
Job Title: Production Engineer
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: [Insert Location]
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.
Key ResponsibilitiesProcess 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 and Toyota Production System 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
- 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 2-7+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related field
- Experience in assembly and production environments
- Experience with process improvement initiatives
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar
- Process mapping and workflow development skills
- Time studies and line balancing experience
- Root cause analysis experience using methods such as 5 Why and Fishbone
- Layout design experience using Visio, AutoCAD, or similar tools
- Data analysis skills using Excel; Power BI preferred
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
- 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
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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.
