Key Responsibilities

Project & Process Leadership

• Lead cross-functional improvement projects focused on material flow, inventory control, and overall operational efficiency
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to develop and implement practical, high-impact solutions
• Provide technical leadership during manufacturing space expansion and product line relocation initiatives

Manufacturing Engineering & Cost Control

• Design and coordinate tooling and fixtures used in manufacturing operations
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives including consumable CNC tooling, raw material usage, labor efficiency, and variable overhead reduction
• Support continuous evaluation and optimization of manufacturing processes in a CNC metals environment

Data-Driven Continuous Improvement

• Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Implement data-driven solutions that improve productivity, reduce waste, and lower operating costs
• Drive measurable performance improvements through structured problem-solving and performance metrics

Lean & Operational Excellence

• Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies, including but not limited to:
• Value Stream Mapping
• Kaizen events
• Cycle Time vs. TAKT Time analysis
• 5S and Visual Management
• Cell and line design
• Material flow optimization
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Root Cause and corrective action methodologies

New Product Integration

• Support new product introductions with a focus on manufacturability, process control, equipment capability, and scalability
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure smooth transition from development into production
• Assess equipment, tooling, and staffing requirements to support new and existing product lines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience (5+ years) in manufacturing environments such as:
• Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
• Operations or Supply Chain
• Quality or Process Improvement
• Hands-on experience in CNC metals manufacturing is required
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and influence leaders and teams in the deployment of continuous improvement strategies
• Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills
• CAD experience required; SolidWorks experience preferred