FiunEx is a highly specialized profit improvement operation consulting and Engineering service firm with a strong presence in the Life Sciences sector. The Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while leading smaller projects independently.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and refine manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety
- Analyze production data to identify trends and recommend improvements for cost reduction and throughput
- Lead small-scale process improvement projects and participate in larger cross-functional initiatives
- Maintain detailed documentation of product specifications, design changes, and result to endure compliance and facilitate communication amount teams
- Support troubleshooting of equipment and process issues, escalating complex problems as needed
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness of products
- Research, evaluate, justify and recommend capital equipment for operations optimization of installation of new equipment and tools
- Create and maintain accurate process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions
- Provide technical guidance and liaison to product operations, assist the supervisor on new techniques and may assist in the of causes of rejected parts and their disposition
- Training of production staff in new processes in initiatives for facilities culture and work standards
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards
- Map out future engineering value-adding developments and initiatives using lean methodologies that will sustain productivity expansions
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 4–6 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to assess risks/ issues and make decisions, acting with a sense of urgency
- Conduct time and motion studies establishing time standard for manufacturing processes with emphasis on productivity improvement efficiency gains and cycle time reduction
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with ERP systems and data analysis
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and project stakeholders
- Fabrication shop experience
- Hands on experience designing or implementing jigs m fixtures x tooling, and standardized work
- Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects