Manufacturing Engineer

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Founded in 1953 Avtron has a long history of manufacturing market leading power test solutions. Now with a global footprint and sales into some of the largest industrial projects, Avtron will continue to push the envelope of what's possible in the electrical test environment. Avtron Power Solutions manufacture and distribute market leading load bank solutions for mission critical applications. We have the largest portfolio in the industry and can meet the highest load testing standards with our intelligent SIGMA load bank control system.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer with a strong Lean focus to drive operational excellence across our facility. This hybrid role blends traditional manufacturing engineering capability with deep Lean expertise, ensuring both robust processes and continuous improvement are achieved.

The successful candidate will spend 60-70% of their time leading Lean activities, including Kaizen events, coaching teams, developing standard work, and improving operational flow. In addition, they will own and deliver high-visibility cost-saving projects, presenting results to both the Lean Manager and Executive leadership during quarterly reviews.

This position requires a hands-on, proactive engineer who can transform processes, eliminate waste, and deliver measurable, sustainable improvements aligned with company goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

Lead Kaizen events, Lean workshops, and structured continuous improvement activities across production areas

Facilitate A3 problem solving, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, and standard work development

Coach operators, team leaders, and supervisors on Lean tools and principles to support daily management systems

Conduct process observations, time studies, and waste identification to drive operational improvements

Champion 5S, flow optimization, and waste elimination to enhance efficiency, throughput, and quality Additional Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes to ensure stability, capability, and repeatability

Support equipment upgrades, layout improvements, and workflow optimization

Develop and update standard work, work instructions, and process documentation

Collaborate with Quality and Operations to address process variation, scrap, and performance issues

Lead major cost reduction projects from concept through implementation, delivering measurable and validated savings

Identify, justify, and prioritize improvement opportunities across labor efficiency, scrap reduction, cycle time, material usage, layout optimization, and automation

Present project updates and results to the Lean Manager and executive leadership during quarterly business reviews

Ensure project results are sustained through robust controls and standardized work

Manage cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives tied to annual financial targets MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated experience leading Lean activities and/or CI projects

Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills

Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions

Comfortable presenting to senior leadership

Must possess the ability to work in a fast paced, teamwork environment

Must have a strong sense of urgency

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization

Must possess strong problem solving and analytical skills

Must possess strong teamwork and team building skills

The ideal candidate will be ahigh energy, hands on individual that is able to multi-task and work with little to minimal supervision.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering(Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related field) Skills

Must be detail oriented

Must possess strong communications kills with all levels with company

Must possess excellent presentation skills

Must have a working knowledge of business fundamentals Experience

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent experience

Experience leading Kaizen events independently

Background in cost reduction projects with measurable results

Proficiency in time studies, process mapping, and standard work development COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficiency in Microsoft applications is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position is primarily on-site and is performed in a combination of office and manufacturing environments, with frequent presence on the shop floor. The role requires regular cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Leadership teams.

The manufacturing environment may involve exposure to varying noise levels, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of a production facility. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas.

While performing the essential functions of this role, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach, and use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and computer systems. The position may require occasional lifting and movement of materials consistent with job responsibilities.

The role includes occasional presentation and communication responsibilities to executive leadership, including participation in quarterly business reviews. The employee must be able to communicate effectively and observe conditions necessary to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable law.