Manufacturing Engineer II

Position Description

• Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing, six sigma and 5S to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability and costs.
• Identify opportunities and implement changes to improve products and reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment, conferring with equipment vendors, engineering and production personnel.
• Optimize facility layout, machine operations and material handling.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, equipment layout and space requirements.
• Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services, following manufacturer’s instructions and procedures.
• Partner with the engineering and production groups to ensure engineering standards are followed and updated as required.
• Work with the manufacturing team on root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions for NCR’s and CAR’s and to resolve issues and delays in production.
• Participate in JHA creation and reviews for new and existing equipment and tasks.
• Develop Time and Operation Standards for estimating purposes.
• Assist in driving APQP, 8D Problem Solving and Corrective Actions through to completion and implementation.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive PM program for all current/new production equipment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and other CI methodologies to improve product quality, process reliability, operational efficiency, and overall manufacturing costs.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities by analyzing fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment; collaborating closely with equipment vendors, engineering, and production personnel to drive cost reduction and performance enhancement.
• Optimize facility layout and material flow by designing efficient workstation setups, machine operations, and material‑handling strategies that align with safety, productivity, and ergonomic best practices.
• Enhance manufacturing efficiency through detailed analysis and planning of workflow, equipment utilization, spatial requirements, and process bottlenecks.
• Maintain and improve equipment reliability by coordinating preventative maintenance and repair activities, ensuring compliance with OEM instructions, maintenance schedules, and internal safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure engineering standards, drawings, and specifications are properly interpreted, followed, and updated when improvements or corrective actions are required.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) creation and reviews for new and existing equipment, tools, and work tasks, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop Time and Operational Standards to support accurate estimating, planning, scheduling, and labor forecasting for manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate APQP, 8D problem-solving, and corrective action processes ensuring timely completion, implementation, validation, and documentation of improvements.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) program for all existing and newly introduced production equipment, aligning equipment uptime with production targets.
• The Manufacturing Engineer II plays a key role in supporting and optimizing sheet metal fabrication operations, with a strong focus on CNC programming, process improvement, and equipment performance.
• This position will support the transition of Prima Power programming ownership to the Manufacturing Engineering team and requires a hands-on engineering professional with practical shop floor experience in CNC programming, machine setup, troubleshooting, CAD/CAM optimization, and manufacturing process development.
• The successful candidate will work closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to drive operational efficiency, improve product quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Prima Power equipment and programming software is highly preferred.
• Support continuous improvement, line balancing, and workflow optimization initiatives.
• Provide hands-on shop floor support for equipment setup and troubleshooting.
• Perform daily Manufacturing Engineering duties and other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of manufacturing / mechanical processes and equipment.
• Lean / Six Sigma knowledge and experience.
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, Solid Edge, AutoCAD).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid project management skills.
• Knowledge of computer or PLC based machine control systems will be considered an asset.