Manufacturing Optimization Engineer III
Core
Improve manufacturing performance by turning observations and data into practical, sustainable solutions for sheet metal production.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing optimization engineer
Builds
Sheet metal HVAC ductwork, fittings, and accessories
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (HVAC/sheet metal)
Required skills
Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, process improvement, project management, AutoCAD, data analysis
Preferred skills
Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), Kaizen facilitation, automation/robotics exposure, SolidWorks, Power BI, digital factory modeling
Technologies
AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, SolidWorks, Power BI
Responsibilities
Conduct Gemba walks to identify process gaps and waste; Map and improve end-to-end value streams; Lead Lean initiatives and Kaizen events; Partner with plant leaders to sustain improvements; Evaluate facility layouts and equipment utilization; Scope and collaborate on automation opportunities; Translate data into prioritized improvement roadmaps; Present findings and implementation plans to leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC