Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Bethlehem, PA

$80-100K plus bonus opportunity

We’re seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to lead plant-wide initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and costs. This role is central to driving operational excellence and advancing lean manufacturing practices. The ideal candidate is data-driven, collaborative, and passionate about continuous improvement on the production floor. No relocation is being offered for this role.

Duties

• Lead continuous improvement projects across the manufacturing plant.
• Plan and facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analysis sessions, and process redesign activities.
• Identify and drive waste elimination with lean tools such as 5S, visual management, and Poka-Yoke
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to improve key performance indicators.
• Support workflow optimization with process standardization and plant layout improvements.
• Specify tooling, fixtures, and equipment for product manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot and support assembly or process issues during production.

Experience & Education

• AS or BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing process improvement.
• Demonstrated success leading lean or continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in lean tools such as, Kaizen, standard work, 5S, root cause analysis, etc.
• Experience with sheet metal and/or circuit board assembly operations preferred.
• Skilled in time studies, data analysis, and value stream mapping.
• CAD experience is a plus.