The Manufacturing Engineer I supports the Assembly Business Unit (ABU) by planning, developing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency.

This role serves as a key engineering partner to Assembly Operations, ensuring production processes are robust, standardized, and scalable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as primary Manufacturing Engineering support for ABU Assembly operations

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase throughput, reduce defects, and improve ergonomics

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and production issues

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods through process optimization and capital equipment improvements

• Analyze workforce standards, workflow, and space requirements

• Create and maintain written manufacturing instructions and documentation

• Support tooling design and collaborate cross-functionally to improve production efficiency

• Assist in equipment and material purchasing decisions and evaluate products against specifications

• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs

• Apply statistical methods to evaluate and forecast manufacturing requirements

• Support budget development and manage capital expenditures within department guidelines

• Act as a change agent promoting teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering field required

• 0–3 years of relevant professional experience

• Manufacturing experience preferred (hydraulics/fluid power background a plus)

• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Experience supporting LEAN manufacturing initiatives

• Experience with automation projects preferred

• PLC knowledge a plus

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk on the production floor for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally

• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and climbing stairs

• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment and manufacturing processes

• Visual acuity required to inspect components, review technical drawings, and analyze production issues

• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment for extended periods

• Occasional exposure to noise, temperature fluctuations, and typical manufacturing plant conditions