Manufacturing Engineer Lead
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Job Location:
Caldwell, ID - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary:
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will provide technical leadership and hands-on support across all manufacturing engineering functions from design transition to production optimization. This role is responsible for ensuring engineering designs are fully producible cost-effective and compliant with quality and safety standards.
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will guide a team of engineers and technicians in developing manufacturing plans tooling fixtures and process improvements that drive efficiency reliability and quality across production. They will serve as the primary engineering liaison to manufacturing providing immediate practical solutions to production issues and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
This position requires both strategic oversight and on-the-floor engagement partnering with design quality and operations teams to ensure every product is built right the first time and meets both internal and customer expectations.
Accountabilities:
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will provide technical leadership and hands-on support across all manufacturing engineering functions from design transition to production optimization. This role is responsible for ensuring engineering designs are fully producible cost-effective and compliant with quality and safety standards.
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will guide a team of engineers and technicians in developing manufacturing plans tooling fixtures and process improvements that drive efficiency reliability and quality across production. They will serve as the primary engineering liaison to manufacturing providing immediate practical solutions to production issues and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
This position requires both strategic oversight and on-the-floor engagement partnering with design quality and operations teams to ensure every product is built right the first time and meets both internal and customer expectations.
Accountabilities:
- Provide leadership technical direction and mentorship to the Manufacturing Engineering team.
- Collaborate with design engineering quality and production teams to ensure all designs are manufacturable efficient and meet customer and safety requirements.
- Conduct producibility and capability analyses integrating results into design reviews and manufacturing plans.
- Develop design and validate tooling fixtures and equipment to support production processes.
- Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste optimize flow and improve process consistency.
- Drive value engineering activities to enhance performance and reduce cost without compromising quality or safety.
- Develop document and standardize manufacturing processes and best practices.
- Lead or assist in factory testing and validation working cross-functionally with quality and operations.
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies materials and automation systems to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with safety codes industry regulations and company standards across all operations.
- Partner with facilities and operations teams on layout changes equipment upgrades and workflow improvements.
- Utilize MS Office Adobe SolidWorks AutoCAD and nesting software to develop and manage production documentation.
- Prepare and maintain accurate engineering records change documentation and project reports.
- Perform other leadership and engineering-related duties as assigned.
Attributes:
Required Knowledge/Experience:
- Safety First Always prioritizes a safe and compliant workplace.
- Have Humanity Leads with empathy respect and integrity.
- Be Transparent Communicates clearly and openly across departments.
- Drive Innovation Continuously seeks better tools processes and ideas.
- Be Resilient Stays calm and resourceful when challenges arise.
- Always Reliable Consistently delivers on commitments with accuracy and accountability.
- Show Grit Tackles complex manufacturing challenges with persistence and a solutions-first mindset.
Required Knowledge/Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 510 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role with at least 23 years of leadership or project management experience.
- Proven expertise in metal fabrication welding systems integration power equipment installation and production process improvement.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and quality management principles.
- Experience designing and implementing fixtures tooling and production equipment.
- Familiarity with UL NEC OSHA and other relevant codes and safety standards.
- Proficient in SolidWorks AutoCAD nesting software and MS Office tools.
- Excellent communication organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance multiple projects prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
- Strong leadership presence with a collaborative hands-on approach.
- Valid drivers license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or relevant certifications preferred.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
About Company
At Johnson Thermal Systems, our core mission is to offer the highest quality refrigeration units, electrical control products, and packaged control room systems by providing an unmatched combination of price, quality, and service. JTS ─ Your Trusted Partner for Engineered Cooling Solu ... View more
