Manufacturing Engineer (Northport)

What You'll Get to Do

The Manufacturing Engineer is focused on the design, development & implementation of advanced manufacturing processes & equipment, & reports to the Director of Manufacturing. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about optimizing operations, driving continuous improvement & mentoring technical teams. You'll be empowered with the tools, support & autonomy to make a real, visible impact every day, as a vital member of a Manufacturing team that values innovation, collaboration & operational excellence.

• Design, develop & implement innovative manufacturing processes & equipment
• Develop & maintain process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans & work instructions
• Conduct time studies & line balancing, & optimize material flow & plant layout through equipment & production line design
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians & production staff to optimize manufacturing operations & ensure quality & efficiency
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean & TPS (Toyota Production System) tools, applying lean principles, quality systems, statistical tools & procedures
• Teach & coach team members on Value Stream Mapping, time studies, Kaizen events, Standard Work, audits/Gemba Walks, PFD, FMEA, Control Plan, Job Element Sheets, root cause analysis (5-Why, Cause & Effect Diagrams, A3 tools), New Product Introduction (NPI) validation, test validation plans, Gauge Studies & statistical analysis
• Provide technical support for operational improvement initiatives (SQDPC: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost)
• Set up, verify & troubleshoot tools, machines & processes; track critical asset downtime, conduct RCA & implement countermeasures to improve OEE
• Support a critical spare parts program & lead facility reliability KPI improvement initiatives, including autonomous maintenance & preventive maintenance standardization
• Serve as the single point of accountability for capital projects, from AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) generation through asset release, including scope, cost & schedule inputs
• Support new product launches, equipment installations & major initiatives, ensuring successful qualification of new equipment (SAT/FAT) into production

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Toyota Production System, quality systems & lean concepts
• Ability to lead functional teams or projects of moderate complexity
• Experience with quality tools such as PFD, FMEA, Control Plan, Gauge R&R, statistical analysis & A3
• Certifications such as CQM, ISO 9000/TS-16949 Lead Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt, or equivalent experience, a plus
• Proficiency in MS Windows & MS Office (MS Project required); AutoCAD experience a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds & career paths who bring strong problem-solving skills, hands-on drive & a passion for continuous improvement, formal certifications aren't required to be considered.