Manufacturing Engineer

Job description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes within the production area for second shift. You will ensure the proper implementation and follow-up of these processes, determine phase capabilities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure availability of process equipment, tooling, and special tools for production. Verify that process equipment is included in the preventive maintenance schedule and complies with measurement standards. Ensure tooling and special tools meet required standards and are maintained within minimum/maximum inventory levels. Maintain updated records of drawings, spare parts lists, and technical documentation for equipment, tooling, fixtures, and special tools.

Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in processes, tooling, and fixtures. Develop and implement error-proofing systems (poka-yoke) for assigned equipment. Standardize work procedures and apply manufacturing best practices. Actively participate in cell teams to achieve High Five metrics. Support training initiatives to develop technicians and operators as needed. Lead customer complaint investigations using 8D methodology and implement corrective actions.

Manage MCOs/ECOs and BOM updates. Support new product introductions by developing tooling and processes. Participate in capital investment projects.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering. Minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering within the automotive or aerospace industry. Proven experience in mechanical processes. Conversational English required. Experience in automation processes and familiarity with PLC programming (preferred). Solid experience with AutoCAD or CAM software (preferred). Green Belt certification (preferred).

Knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP (preferred). Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs. Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office. Bilingual Spanish-English (preferred). Experience working in unionized environments.