Manufacturing Engineer

Established manufacturing company Los Angeles, CA Direct Hire Manufacturing $90,000 - $100,000

Job Summary

This role focuses on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for metal fabrication and assembly operations. The Manufacturing Engineer leads continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring production methods meet safety and quality standards. The position combines hands-on process development with project leadership to drive efficiency across production lines.

Essential Functions

Maximize efficiency, quality, and productivity of existing production lines using value stream mapping and engineering principles
Collaborate with product designers to ensure new products are designed for manufacturability
Lead equipment and facility-related projects from planning through execution
Develop sequences of operation and work instructions for production processes
Train production associates as processes are modified and improved
Estimate production costs and develop manufacturing plans for new or modified products
Determine production capacities and manpower requirements for each department
Identify production problems and implement corrections to improve shop efficiency
Work with maintenance teams to ensure processes remain reliable and available
Conduct technical investigations related to ergonomic issues and safety concerns

Required Qualifications

BS in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent field
Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably metal fabrication
In-depth training and experience implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities
Experience with Six Sigma methodology, preferably Green or Black Belt level
High aptitude for problem solving and troubleshooting
Experience managing facility-related activities
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ERP systems
Willingness to travel domestically 25-50%

Preferred Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
Experience in metal fabrication environments

Technical Skills

Lean manufacturing
Six Sigma
Value stream mapping
Process development
Continuous improvement
Manufacturing engineering
Metal fabrication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
ERP systems

Education & Certifications

BS in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent field required. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $90,000 to $100,000 annually.