Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent engineering experience.
Minimum 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with flexibility to consider candidates with 1–2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing facility.
Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing or assembly environment with a focus on engineering and production.
Hands-on manufacturing engineering skills, including process engineering, tooling and equipment specification, and production support.
Proven experience in process development and optimization, including establishing and refining production methods and standards.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing, including waste reduction, process flow improvements, and workplace organization and efficiency.
Experience with continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma methodologies focused on quality, cost, and productivity improvements.
Industrial engineering experience with time studies, labor balancing, and manpower planning using predetermined time systems such as MOST and MTM.
Demonstrated ability to implement and validate manufacturing processes, including new product launches and engineering change implementation.
Competence in data analysis and structured problem solving to improve production performance and resolve manufacturing issues.
Experience in assembly manufacturing, including assembly line optimization, ergonomics improvements, and safety-focused process design.
Project management skills for coordinating cross-functional teams and managing timelines related to production readiness and process changes.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information and collaborate effectively across functions.
Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced production environment.
Proven teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with operations, engineering, and materials teams.
Leadership capability to provide guidance, coaching, and technical direction to other engineers and production personnel.
Customer-focused mindset, ensuring manufacturing processes support product quality, delivery, and overall operational performance.
Continuous improvement mindset, with a track record of identifying and implementing process enhancements.
Associate's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology combined with a minimum of 8 years of manufacturing experience with a focus on engineering and production.
Experience in automotive, heavy equipment, aerospace, truck and bus manufacturing, or other high-volume assembly environments.
Experience in labor planning, line balancing, and detailed time study analysis within a production facility.
Experience leading Kaizen initiatives and other structured continuous improvement activities.
Familiarity with production performance measurement and implementation of standardized work.
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams during new product introductions and engineering change projects.
Strong customer focus and ability to align manufacturing processes with business and operational objectives.
Demonstrated ability to optimize manpower, material flow, and assembly configuration to improve overall plant performance.
