Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for optimizing and improving manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing lean principles, and utilizing engineering expertise to enhance production capabilities. The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in driving continuous improvement and supporting the overall success of the manufacturing operation.

Duties/ Responsibilities

Analyze the current method of production by watching operations, conducting comprehensive research, and using information about the product and its parts.

Create new ways of producing products for new or current ventures by utilizing findings from research, knowledge of the product, expense information and company goals.

Develop alternative methods of making manufacturing practices more efficient and cost effective; look at space constraints, material requirements and current needs in order to improve.

Review quality standards of each product to make sure there are no problems; test all materials extensively to analyze how each item meets the standard.

Make recommendations to company leaders in order to have the best use of production timelines, equipment and supplies; give details about what the company’s manufacturing goals should be in the months or years ahead.

Summarize all data, documentation and information related to the production system in a detailed report for internal use.

Maintain all company equipment in top working condition by scheduling all repairs, keeping up on recommended maintenance and diagnosing any issues that appear.

Generate an accurate database of all production details and data.

Continue to develop professional expertise and proficiencies by periodically participating in classes, conferences and other developmental opportunities.

Liaison with a team of machinery operators, managers and product developers to ensure everyone is contributing to the common goal.

Work to provide solutions to leadership when presented with manufacturing concerns.

Required Skills/ Abilities

2+ years in Manufacturing Engineering role, or similar experience

Strong communication skills, both verbally and written

Demonstrated organizational and planning skills

Ability to successfully work in a team atmosphere

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with coursework in the manufacturing process 

Work Environment

This is primarily a desk-based role, requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use. While the role is mainly desk-based, mobility within the office, manufacturing facility and customer sites may be required for meetings and interactions with colleagues.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Ability to traverse office, manufacturing facility and customer sites.

Trew EEO Statement

Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.