Manufacturing Engineer

We are hiring a Manufacturing Engineer at our West Warwick facility. The Manufacturing Engineer supports manufacturing operations through the implementation and continuous improvement of processes systems and standards that enhance safety quality productivity and cost performance. The ideal candidate is a shop-floor-first Engineer who collaborates throughout the facility to solve problems. This role partners with production quality maintenance and leadership teams to identify opportunities for operational improvement eliminate waste and support sustainable manufacturing excellence across the facility.

Why Join Worthington

• Day 1 access to our excellent benefits package
• Quarterly bonus/incentive pay
• 11 paid holidays
• Team work environment
• Growth/learning opportunities and on-site training to improve your skillsets
• On-site cafe so you can enjoy a home cooked meal for breakfast lunch and/or dinner

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency reduce waste and improve product quality. Support production operations by identifying and resolving process-related issues that impact safety quality delivery or productivity. Analyze manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify trends improvement opportunities and corrective actions.
• Develop maintain and improve standard work instructions process documentation visual controls manufacturing procedures and operating procedures ensuring all documentation remains accurate current and compliant with company standards. Train and support employees on manufacturing processes standard work and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles and tools. Lead and participate in root cause analysis activities related to quality equipment and production concerns. Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement activities to drive operational excellence.
• Support manufacturing projects focused on improving throughput reducing downtime and increasing operational effectiveness. Assist in evaluating manufacturing equipment tooling and workflow improvements to increase operational effectiveness. Work closely with production leadership to identify and remove barriers impacting operational performance.
• Assist with the development tracking and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) including efficiency scrap rework downtime and productivity measures. Support the implementation and sustainment of safety quality and compliance initiatives throughout the facility. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Certifications/Experience Required

• Strong leadership interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to effectively communicate at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive issue resolution.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and production processes.
• Experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations that improve operational performance.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with manufacturing metrics reporting and performance measurement.
• Strong organizational planning and project management skills.
• Solid understanding of safety policies procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to influence collaborate and achieve results through cross-functional teamwork.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Lean certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience preferred.

Compensation range will vary depending on level of experience. $85000-$139000