Date Posted: 11/24/2025
Job Description
Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective and high-quality production of our low voltage switchgear products. This role involves continuous improvement, technical problem-solving, and collaboration across production, quality, and design teams. The successful candidate will be passionate about what they do and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Be Doing:
Process Design & Optimization:
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes for assembly of low voltage switchgear.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve throughput.
- Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and SOPs.
Production Support:
- Provide technical support to resolve process and equipment issues on the shop floor.
- Ensure smooth transition from design to production, including process validation.
- Monitor and improve cycle times and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Equipment & Tooling Management:
- Specify, procure, and maintain production equipment and tooling.
- Optimize machine setups and ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed.
- Introduce automation and ergonomic solutions where feasible.
Quality Assurance:
- Collaborate with Quality team to ensure compliance with electrical standards and specifications.
- Conduct root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective actions.
- Support initiatives to improve First Pass Yield and reduce scrap.
New Product Introduction:
- Work with design engineering to industrialize new products for manufacturability.
- Develop process flows, work instructions, and training for new product launches.
- Ensure scalability of processes for medium-volume production.
Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Monitor key metrics such as cycle time, scrap rate, and OEE.
- Use data-driven approaches to identify bottlenecks and implement improvements.
- Prepare reports for management on process performance and improvement projects.
Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure all processes comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments for new equipment and processes.
- Promote a culture of safety on the shop floor.
Continuous Improvement:
- Lead Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects to enhance productivity.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality.
- Stay updated on new manufacturing technologies and best practices.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
- +5 years' experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in electrical or mechanical assembly.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
- Proficiency in MS Office, CAD software and ERP systems.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Capable of managing short-term project teams and fostering collaboration across departments.
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