Manufacturing Engineer II

Centrotherm Eco Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to improve manufacturing operations through process development, equipment implementation, continuous improvement, and technical problem-solving. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role uses engineering principles and manufacturing data to improve safety, quality, efficiency, ergonomics, cost, and production capability. Manufacturing Engineer II works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and external vendors to support production processes, equipment, documentation, and new equipment sourcing and install and improvement projects.

Job Duties:

• Manage moderately complex manufacturing engineering projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, ergonomics, capacity, and cost improvement, and new equipment installation.
• Develop project timelines, requirements, status updates, and resource needs for assigned manufacturing and capital improvement projects.
• Research and evaluate equipment, tooling, materials, technologies, and vendors to support manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including layouts, process flows, production methods, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and other manufacturing aids using 3D CAD software.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including drawings, BOMs, routings, work instructions, process documentation, and shop aids.
• Support equipment installations, process changes, and manufacturing launches from planning through implementation.
• Support the maintenance department with TPM software, including setting TPM intervals and content. Manage and create stocking list for critical spares inventory.
• Support prototype and first-article production by working with Manufacturing and Engineering to identify and resolve process or design issues.
• Lead assigned continuous improvement activities using Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methods, including PDCA, 5 Why, 8D, Standard Work, process flow analysis, and Kaizen.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, root causes, improvement opportunities, and KPI performance.
• Lead or support root-cause investigations related to quality, equipment, process, or manufacturing performance and implement corrective actions.
• Support capital project analysis by gathering data related to cost, capacity, productivity, and expected return.
• Work with production employees and technicians to implement process improvements and provide technical training as needed.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing Engineer I employees and technicians as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and incorporate safety and ergonomic requirements into processes and projects.
• Perform other duties, projects, and assignments as needed.