Manager, Manufacturing Process Engineer
$100,000–$140,000 year
On-siteSanta Ana, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, driving product cell development and standardizing Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma practices. Oversee the development and maintenance of manufacturing travelers, work instructions, and workflow sequences while leading CAPA teams to ensure effective root cause analysis. Partner with Engineering, EHS, and Operations teams to optimize material flow, safety, and productivity across the facility. Manage the implementation of process documentation to support training, compliance, and operational consistency. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience. Salary range is $100K-$140k.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or process improvement
- prior leadership or management responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams
- manage priorities
- influence cross-functional stakeholders
- drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Visio
Desired Qualifications
- advanced degree or relevant certifications
- Demonstrated ability to lead manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or process improvement teams in a complex manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of ACAD and / or SolidWorks for reviewing and communicating engineering concepts, tools, fixtures, and manufacturing layouts
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing materials, processes, and practices consistent with Nikkiso ACD centrifugal and reciprocating pump products and cryogenic industry requirements
- Experience overseeing machining, fabrication, casting, forging, welding, and assembly processes involving bronze alloy, aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel
- Proven leadership in Lean Manufacturing, problem solving, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives
- Strong project planning, project management, prioritization, and cross-functional communication skills
- Experience developing supplier improvement strategies and partnering with Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams
- Ability to direct time studies, capacity analysis, labor standards, machining / assembly / processing evaluations, and related productivity improvement activities
- Experience leading the development, formatting, approval, and management of procedures and work instructions
- Understanding of focus factory layouts, cellular manufacturing, workflow optimization, material flow, and visual management systems
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