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About the Role

Own and optimize assigned manufacturing value streams for heat exchanger products, from cost estimating and process design through production, validation, and lifecycle support. Plan, design, and sustain manufacturing processes and equipment to improve flow, quality, delivery, and total cost, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma techniques.

Responsibilities

Own assigned manufacturing value streams, ensuring alignment of process capability, cost, quality, and delivery performance with business and customer requirements.
Lead and participate in Kaizen events, Lean initiatives, and Six Sigma projects to drive measurable improvements in cost, yield, cycle time, throughput, and reliability.
Use value stream mapping and data-driven analysis to identify bottlenecks, constraints, and non-value-added activities; prioritize improvement actions based on financial and operational impact.
Apply statistical methods to determine root causes of process variation, defects, or failures and recommend corrective actions.
Develop and maintain manufacturing cost estimates and should-cost models for new and existing products.
Support quoting, pricing, and make/buy decisions by providing accurate, fact-based cost estimates and sensitivity analyses.
Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to track estimated vs. actual costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and margin improvement.
Analyze and quantify the financial impact of process improvements, capital investments, and sustainable manufacturing initiatives.
Design, specify, install, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and tooling to support safe, repeatable, and capable processes.
Design and optimize manufacturing layouts and work cells to improve flow, ergonomics, capacity utilization, and efficiency.
Identify and implement product or process changes to improve manufacturability, reduce cost, and enhance quality.
Design and execute process validation, capability studies, and testing methods to establish manufacturing standards and confirm process robustness.
Review product designs for manufacturability, completeness, and cost effectiveness; support equipment, material, and supplier selection.
Evaluate manufactured products against specifications and quality requirements, troubleshooting issues related to design, materials, or processes.
Develop, document, and implement standard work instructions and engineering documentation for critical manufacturing operations.
Provide technical expertise and hands-on support to production, quality, and supply chain teams.
Support new product introductions (NPI) and continuous improvement efforts across engineering and operations.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs.
Ability to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
Must have the legal right to work in the US.
Must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Skills

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to influence cross-functional teams
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to resolve conflicting priorities and gain cooperation
Demonstrated experience improving plant layout and material handling
Strong analytical and technical skills
Interpretation of drawings, schematics, and layouts
Proficiency in MRP systems (Oracle preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma tools
Project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Ability to manage fast-track project schedules
Highly organized
Process-oriented
Results-driven
Creative, continuous-improvement mindset
Strong problem-solving capability
Knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, brazing, tooling, assembly methods, and quality standards

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (or related engineering discipline)