Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to lead a major effort to bring key production work in-house. This is a hands-on, project-driven role for someone who likes owning an initiative from the first feasibility conversation through go-live. You will split your time between the production floor and project work, partnering closely with teams across engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations. It is a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys building plans, improving processes, and seeing the results on the floor.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead insourcing projects from feasibility analysis and business case through planning, execution, and go-live - Build and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and budgets while tracking milestones, risks, and action items - Coordinate with outside vendors and the machine shop to manage the handoff of work from external suppliers to in-house production - Plan and support capital equipment installation, tooling and fixture development, and facility needs tied to project timelines - Identify, evaluate, and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities across processes, tooling, equipment, and workflows - Work with engineering, quality, supply chain, production, and finance to keep transitions on time, on budget, and on quality - Share project status, risks, and recommendations with leadership Manufacturing Engineer Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related engineering field, or in Operations Management - 5+ years of manufacturing experience - Experience with insourcing or outsourcing transitions and continuous improvement initiatives, with measurable results - Experience leading projects and building business cases, schedules, and resource plans - Strong communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Project; CAD experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Pro-E) is a plus - PMP certification is preferred