Manufacturing Process Engineer (Lean Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Manufacturing Process Engineer (Lean Manufacturing): Planning and overseeing quality and production improvements for instruments and controls used in the Electric Utility industry with an accent on process optimization and equipment layout. Focus on implementing RBS principles, reducing cycle times, and performing root cause analysis to drive corrective and preventative actions.

Location: Onsite in Fairport, NY, United States

Salary: $66,900 – $124,300

Company

hirify.global manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high-value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies.

What you will do

• Investigate, analyze, and develop process improvements for new and existing products.
• Plan equipment layout and workflow to maintain safe and efficient utilization of plant resources.
• Coordinate Kaizen and continuous improvement activities using RBS principles (standard work, 5S, and variability reduction).
• Lead the development of new tooling, test systems, and machine designs to improve productivity and quality.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA, 5 Why, 8D) to troubleshoot internal and external quality issues.
• Manage CAPEX projects and support the integration of automation technology and vision systems.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in DMAIC, Six Sigma, Lean, and SPC methodologies.
• Proficiency in statistical software (Minitab, JMP) and database tools.
• Knowledge of Quality Systems (ISO9001) and quality tools (MSA, R&R, PFMEA).
• Ability to work onsite in a factory environment in Fairport, NY.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of LabView and SolidWorks.
• Experience integrating automation technology and vision systems.
• CAPEX project management experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and solving complex problems.
• Environment that fosters authenticity, transparency, and autonomy.
• Opportunity to operate in an entrepreneurial environment while leveraging Fortune 500 resources from Ralliant.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.