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Manufacturing Engineer

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionA well-established precision manufacturing company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead continuous improvement, support machine shop operations, and develop efficient, cost-effective production methods. The ideal candidate has a strong background in CNC machining environments, Lean Manufacturing, and process documentation.Responsibilities: n

50% – Support Machine Shop Operations:

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    Provide hands-on support and technical direction to CNC operations and production teams.

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    Review and revise operation sheets and routing instructions.

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    Collaborate with planning and design staff to optimize tooling and manufacturability

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25% – Drive Continuous Improvement:

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    Implement Lean and Six Sigma tools to optimize manufacturing and assembly processes.

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    Lead work simplification, tooling improvement, and workflow efficiency projects

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    Identify and drive cost reduction and cycle time improvements

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25% – Process Documentation & Standardization:

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    Create and revise process documentation, SOPs, and manufacturing instructions.

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    Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.

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    Assist with fixture design and assembly test requirements

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    BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or technical equivalent)

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    Minimum 5 years in manufacturing engineering within a high-precision, CNC-based machine shop

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    Solid understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and manufacturing process design

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    Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, planning, production, QA)

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    Strong project management and communication skills

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    Must be a U.S. Person ( or permanent )

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    Health, dental, and vision insurance

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    HSA & 401(k) with match

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    Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO

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    Long-term and life insurance

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    Employee assistance program and recognition program

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Note: All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , veteran status, or any other protected status.