Manufacturing Engineer - Process Engineer
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Job Summary
PROCESS ENGINEER – ASSEMBLY AND PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
BOXABL is seeking a talented and motivated Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly and Process Optimization to join our team. The Manufacturing Engineer will play a crucial role in optimizing our production processes, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering, with experience in lean manufacturing principles, process optimization, and product development.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Time Study & Labor Standards
• Conduct time studies and establish labor standards across all assembly operations
• Develop and maintain a Methods-Time Measurement (MTM) or equivalent work measurement system
• Use labor data to identify capacity constraints, imbalances, and efficiency opportunities
• Build and maintain standard work documentation tied to labor standards
Process Development & Documentation
• Define and document assembly sequences, work instructions, and process flows from the ground up
• Evaluate current assembly methods and redesign for efficiency, quality, and repeatability
• Develop and maintain process maps, value stream maps, and routing documentation
• Partner with manufacturing engineering and design engineering on DFA (Design for Assembly) reviews
Lean & Waste Elimination
• Lead kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops targeting assembly cycle time and waste reduction
• Apply value stream mapping to identify and eliminate non-value-added activity across the assembly line
• Implement and sustain 5S and visual management systems on the production floor
• Track and report key metrics: OEE, cycle time, labor efficiency, and throughput
Ergonomics & Workstation Design
• Assess workstations for ergonomic risk and drive improvement through layout and tooling changes
• Design and specify workstation fixtures, tooling, and material presentation to reduce motion and fatigue
• Collaborate with safety to ensure new and modified workstations meet ergonomic and regulatory standards
Line Balancing & Capacity Planning
• Balance assembly line operations to takt time and optimize operator utilization across stations
• Model capacity scenarios to support production planning
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks through data analysis and process redesign