Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the execution of continuous improvement projects including scope development, data collection, analysis, project implementation, training, and ensuring effective corrective actions in the form of standard work, single point lessons, work instructions, and process control plans. Responsibilities: Works with product family team to identify potential productivity improvement opportunities in the areas of yield, direct labor utilization, and overhead cost reduction. Lead continuous improvement projects from start to finish. Establish and implement processes, tooling, equipment, and quality control methods using Lean Manufacturing principles. Work with operators, supervisors, and management to write detailed operator Standardized Work instructions to ensure that productivity projects are sustained long term. Assists in the Operator Training Process as it relates to Standardized Work. Provide technical support for plant layout, purchase of equipment, upgrade of equipment, and feasibility studies. Disposition of non-conforming product. Conducts cost/benefit/risk analysis as required. Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results. Work with Customer Service and Production Planner to estimate costs and lead times to produce non-standard products. Job Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent demonstrated ability per previous experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work in a Lean organization. Hands on management style. Strong analytical skills using tools such as statistics, Microsoft Excel, Pareto analysis, etc. to identify opportunity areas. Must be able to communicate with others in a manner that considers multiple viewpoints, shows respect, builds trust, and fosters ongoing positive working relationships especially when there is disagreement. Ability to work with minimal direct supervision, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Hands on performer. Is not easily frustrated, is flexible, adaptable and willing and seeks out the necessary changes to move the business forward. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available. MISUMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: MISUMI USA, Inc. (“MISUMI”) complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), and other applicable privacy laws. We may collect the following categories of personal information for purposes of the application and hiring process: name and contact information (phone number; mailing address; email address(es)); education and qualifications; employment history and experience; LinkedIn profile; and other information voluntarily provided by the applicant. Under the CCPA and CPRA, California residents have the right to know, correct, delete, and/or limit the use of certain information collected by MISUMI. For further information, see our full privacy policy at https://us.misumi-ec.com/careers/privacy/california-privacy-rights/. If you have any concerns, please send an email to hr1@misumiusa.com.