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Manufacturing Engineer

Lafayette, Indiana💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the development and implementation of safe, lean, capable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes for current and future machining operations, supporting New Capital Introduction projects and major process improvements.

Role type

Manufacturing Engineer (Process Support)

Builds

Machining operations, automation cells, and manufacturing equipment/tooling for large diesel and natural gas engines

Domain

Heavy equipment manufacturing (off-highway diesel and natural gas engines)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Lean manufacturing principles, process flow design, workstation layout, automation process implementation, project leadership, structured problem solving (A3, 8D, DMAIC), cross-functional collaboration, equipment specification, risk assessment (PFMEA), data analysis for process capability

Preferred skills

Machine controls expertise, subject matter expert in automation systems, supplier management, commissioning and validation, operator training coordination

Technologies

PFMEA, Control Plans, A3, 8D, DMAIC, Lean tools, machine controls, automation systems

Responsibilities

Document current-state processes and develop future-state manufacturing concepts, process flows, workstation designs, material flows, and layouts; Improve machine control user knowledge from awareness to advanced level; Leverage automation experience to support incoming manufacturing automation cells; Develop process requirements, equipment concepts, scopes of work, technical specifications, and acceptance criteria; Support Manufacturing Engineering activities for New Capital Introduction, equipment replacement, capacity, safety, quality, and process improvement projects; Work with original equipment manufacturers and suppliers to develop and improve manufacturing processes; Evaluate proposed solutions using safety, quality, velocity, cost, maintainability, ergonomics, flexibility, capacity, and lifecycle considerations; Support project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, deliverables, design reviews, installation activities, validation plans, and launch-readiness actions; Benchmark existing manufacturing processes to identify best practices, gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities; Coordinate with Operations to ensure readiness for implementation and production startup; Lead or facilitate cross-functional process and design reviews using engineering methods; Identify potential process failures and implement effective engineering controls; Apply Lean manufacturing principles including waste elimination, standard work, visual management, line balancing, flow improvement, and mistake-proofing; Analyze production and process data to identify variation, bottlenecks, constraints, reliability concerns, and improvement opportunities; Support equipment runoff, installation, commissioning, production validation, operator and maintenance training, and transition; Monitor project and process performance after implementation and lead corrective actions; Communicate project status, technical recommendations, risks, decisions, and escalation needs to stakeholders.

Seniority

Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC

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