Sterling Engineering is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to hire a Manufacturing Engineer (Junior Level) to support manufacturing operations within a highly engineered industrial environment. This role focuses on improving production methods, supporting quality and cost initiatives, and partnering with operations to ensure efficient, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
- Analyze production flow, labor requirements, and cycle times to support operational planning and decision-making
- Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to align manufacturing capabilities with production needs
- Support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including process mapping, Gemba activities, and waste reduction efforts
- Lead or support PFMEA and DFMEA activities to identify and mitigate process and design risks
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and process standards
- Support project execution related to equipment, tooling, and process improvements
- Provide hands-on manufacturing support and assist with training technical and non-technical team members
- Monitor quality and process performance, identifying trends and driving corrective actions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)
- 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, FMEA / PFMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience using CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or ProE
