Manufacturing Engineer

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization (including those under CPT/OPT) is not available.

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for owning the performance of assigned manufacturing lines by driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. This position works cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Controls, and Technical Functions to troubleshoot manufacturing issues, implement sustainable improvements, and ensure reliable production performance.

The successful candidate is a self-driven engineer who demonstrates strong ownership, prioritizes work based on business impact, communicates proactively, and uses data to make decisions and solve problems.

Success in this role requires a high level of initiative, ownership, and the ability to independently prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job duties:

• Own the daily performance of assigned manufacturing lines, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, First Pass Yield (FPY), OEE, downtime, and scrap.
• Identify, analyze, and implement improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and equipment reliability.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities using data-driven methodologies (PDCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, RedX, Six Sigma, etc.) to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, prioritize work, and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on business impact.
• Demonstrate ownership by driving issues from identification through implementation and verification of effectiveness.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives within assigned production areas.
• Develop and maintain APQP documentation including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and related quality documentation.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), Setup Instructions, and process specifications.
• Lead and/or support the specification, design, validation, implementation, and launch of new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Lead and/or participate in Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and process improvement activities.
• Support troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment by partnering with Production, Maintenance, Controls, Quality, and Technical Functions.
• Develop engineering standards, best practices, and procedures that improve process capability, consistency, and equipment reliability.
• Support internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, customer requirements, and Bosch standards.
• Conduct regular Layered Process Audits (LPA), Workstation Audits, 5S Audits, Operator Audits, and Process Audits.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, action plans, risks, and support needs to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor to support operators, verify process performance, and ensure improvements are effective.
Core Expectations

A successful Manufacturing Engineer will:

• Take ownership of assigned production lines and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prioritize work based on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and overall business impact.
• Use production data to make decisions and validate solutions rather than relying on assumptions.
• Follow through on commitments and drive action items to completion.
• Escalate roadblocks early and communicate progress, risks, and support needs proactively.
• Build strong working relationships with Production, Maintenance, Controls, Quality, and other support groups.
• Demonstrate initiative by identifying and solving problems with minimal direction.
• Balance multiple priorities while consistently meeting commitments and deadlines.

Function: Quality Assurance
Experience Level: Internship