Manufacturing Engineer II in Waterford, New York at Centrotherm Eco Systems, LLC.

Centrotherm Eco Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to improve manufacturing operations through process development, equipment implementation, continuous improvement, and technical problem-solving. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role uses engineering principles and manufacturing data to improve safety, quality, efficiency, ergonomics, cost, and production capability. Manufacturing Engineer II works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and external vendors to support production processes, equipment, documentation, and new equipment sourcing and install and improvement projects.

Job Duties:

• Manage moderately complex manufacturing engineering projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, ergonomics, capacity, and cost improvement, and new equipment installation.
• Develop project timelines, requirements, status updates, and resource needs for assigned manufacturing and capital improvement projects.
• Research and evaluate equipment, tooling, materials, technologies, and vendors to support manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including layouts, process flows, production methods, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and other manufacturing aids using 3D CAD software.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including drawings, BOMs, routings, work instructions, process documentation, and shop aids.
• Support equipment installations, process changes, and manufacturing launches from planning through implementation.
• Support the maintenance department with TPM software, including setting TPM intervals and content. Manage and create stocking list for critical spares inventory.
• Support prototype and first-article production by working with Manufacturing and Engineering to identify and resolve process or design issues.
• Lead assigned continuous improvement activities using Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methods, including PDCA, 5 Why, 8D, Standard Work, process flow analysis, and Kaizen.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, root causes, improvement opportunities, and KPI performance.
• Lead or support root-cause investigations related to quality, equipment, process, or manufacturing performance and implement corrective actions.
• Support capital project analysis by gathering data related to cost, capacity, productivity, and expected return.
• Work with production employees and technicians to implement process improvements and provide technical training as needed.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing Engineer I employees and technicians as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and incorporate safety and ergonomic requirements into processes and projects.
• Perform other duties, projects, and assignments as needed.

Experience and Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and plant layouts.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action tools such as 5 Why, 8D, and PDCA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use manufacturing data to support improvements and engineering decisions.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software; Creo experience preferred.
• Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including drawings, BOMs, routings, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing data.
• Ability to manage moderately complex projects and coordinate across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to production employees, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment.
• Requires speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
• Frequently sits, stands, walks, and uses a keyboard.
• Occasionally climbs or balances.
• Regularly lifts and/or moves objects weighing 10–50 lbs.; occasionally lifts and/or moves objects weighing more than 100 lbs.
• Required to wear safety glasses and steel or composite-toe shoes in warehouse or manufacturing areas.