Sr. MFG Engineer Factory Efficiency
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Job Summary
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer Factory Efficiency is the owner of factory performance improvement.
Your mission is to systematically increase throughput reduce waste stabilize processes and unlock capacity across fabrication powder coat and assemblywithout adding unnecessary headcount or capital.
This is a senior hands-on role for someone who can move comfortably between:
Data analysis
Shop-floor observation
Kaizen leadership
Executive-level conversations about capacity and margin
What You Will Own
1. Factory Throughput & Capacity
Map value streams across fabrication finishing and assembly
Identify and quantify constraints bottlenecks and flow disruptions
Increase throughput using Lean principles not heroics
Support capacity modeling tied to revenue growth plans
2. Lean & Six Sigma Execution
Lead structured Lean and Six Sigma initiatives (DMAIC Kaizen)
Establish standard work visual management and daily management systems
Reduce variation and instability in critical processes
Coach operators and supervisors on Lean thinking
3. Labor Efficiency & Cost Reduction
Analyze labor utilization and cycle times by operation
Eliminate nonvalue-added work
Improve ergonomics material presentation and line balance
Partner with Costing and Finance to quantify savings
4. Scrap Rework & Quality Improvement
Identify top drivers of scrap and rework
Apply root cause analysis (5 Whys Fishbone SPC)
Implement poka-yoke and mistake-proofing solutions
Ensure fixes are documented and sustained
5. Systems Standards & Sustainability
Convert improvements into documented standard work
Ensure standards are reflected in ERP routings and labor models
Establish metrics to prevent regression
Build repeatable CI playbooksnot one-off wins
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Operations leadership
Support Manufacturing Engineering Manager on factory-wide initiatives
Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering on DFM/DFA
Key KPIs and Metrics (Deep Dive)
These KPIs are what this role will be directly measured on. They combine process efficiency quality and impact:
KPI Description
Cycle Time Reduction Average processing time per product across fabrication powder coat and assembly
Throughput Increase Number of complete units processed per shift/week/month
Labor Efficiency / Utilization
% of available labor hours used effectively in value-added work
Scrap Rate % of material scrapped vs total production
Rework Rate % of units requiring rework post-production
First Pass Yield % of units passing inspection without modification
Kaizen & CI Project Completion Number of Lean / Six Sigma initiatives executed and completed
Sustained Gains % of improvements maintained after 90 days
Work Cell Balance / Bottleneck Reduction Variance in cycle times between operations and elimination of bottlenecks
Labor Cost Savings / ROI Actual savings from CI projects realized vs projected
Operator Engagement / Adoption Rate % of operators following standardized work and CI procedures
Safety / Ergonomic Incidents Reduction in ergonomic strain or unsafe handling incidents
These KPIs are tracked weekly and reported monthly to leadership. They tie directly into Engineering and Operations scorecards ensuring CI is measured recognized and rewarded.
First 90 Days What Success Looks Like
First 30 Days
Learn all factory processes constraints and current metrics
Establish credibility and rapport with Operations and shop-floor teams
Identify top 3 high-impact CI opportunities
60 Days
Lead at least one Kaizen or Six Sigma project
Deliver measurable improvement in cycle time labor efficiency or yield
Establish baseline metrics for ongoing tracking
90 Days
Demonstrate sustained improvement with documented standard work
Quantify capacity or cost unlocked
Present a 12-month CI roadmap aligned to $20M growth
Requirements
Qualifications
Required:
710 years manufacturing or industrial engineering experience
Proven success driving Lean and Six Sigma initiatives
Experience in fabrication sheet metal or complex assembly environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence without formal authority
Preferred:
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Green Belt minimum)
Experience in high-mix / engineered-to-order manufacturing
ERP experience (MIE Trak strongly preferred)
Experience working directly with executive leadership
American Locker is dedicated to following the EEO policy to recruit train and hire regardless of race color creed national origin sex religious affiliation and any other category that falls under Title VII of the 1965 Civil Rights Act Age Discrimination in Employment Act or the Americans with Disability Act.
EEO/M/F/V/D
Benefits
Youll have opportunities to advance. Were fans of helping our employees learn different aspects of the business be challenged with new tasks mentored and grow.
We celebrate one anothers differences and ideas. Were proud of our culture of diversity and inclusion - and we have programs that bring us together on important issues and provide educational opportunities for all employees
A generous benefits package (Medical Vision Dental)
401K with employer match
Accrued Paid Time Off
Accrued Paid Sick Leave
Required Skills:
production processes manufacturing processes lean manufacturing six-sigma
Required Education:
Bachelors degree advanced degree or certifications a plus
Company Industry
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing / Industrial Gases / Petrochemicals
Key Skills
- Accounts Receivable
- Babysitting
- Computer Data Entry
- Cooking
- ABAP
- Import
