Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

DariFill, Inc. is a manufacturer of filling and packaging solutions for ice cream novelties, serving some of the most recognized dairy brands in North America. With a strong and growing customer base and a team that takes deep pride in the quality of its machines, DariFill is at an exciting stage of scaling its operations and building the infrastructure to support continued growth.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer supports the Assembly floor by improving production processes, driving quality performance, and building the training and skills-tracking systems that help the team perform consistently. This role works hands-on with Assembly Supervisors and staff to close gaps in build process, workflow, and equipment reliability, while partnering with Engineering and Supply Chain to correct quality escapes at the source.

The Manufacturing Engineer reports to the Operations Manager and also serves as Safety Coordinator for Assembly, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. This is a hands-on role for someone who is energized by getting close to the details of the shop floor and turning them into repeatable, documented process.

Core Responsibilities

Production Support

Collaborate with the Assembly Supervisors to analyze production processes, schedules, methods, and procedures to identify opportunities to close gaps and improve build times for all systems

Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency

Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services, and ensure machinery manufacturers' procedures and instructions are followed in shop activity

Maintain calibration records and schedule periodic calibration for tools as required

Drive correction of assembly drawings and schematics through Engineering to reduce waste and error in the assembly process

Act as the primary point of contact for Lean Manufacturing activities in Assembly

Quality Support

Collect part quality escape data and drive correction through Supply Chain

Create, document, and implement test plans for each system type to ensure high-quality production output

Analyze quality test plan results to produce corrective action plans for escapes, and report on quality performance to management

Organizational Tracking and Development

Collaborate with the Assembly Lead to create a multi-tiered skills tracking matrix and a training plan to achieve targeted skill development levels, including basic skills and machine-specific build competencies

Collaborate with the Assembly Lead to develop training strategy and individual training plans to increase the performance of the assembly staff

Document and revise assembly procedures to facilitate the training of new hires and skill development of current staff

Act as Safety Coordinator for Assembly, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain

Key Performance Indicators

Assembly build-time reduction against established time standards

Part and process quality escape rate

On-time completion of the assembly skills matrix and training plan

Calibration compliance rate for production tools and equipment

Safety incident and near-miss rate across Assembly, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain

Qualifications

Required

4-year degree from an accredited school in an Engineering discipline

Coursework in Industrial Engineering and/or Industrial Hygiene

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and practices

High level of attention to detail

Ability to read and create drawings and schematics

Ability to turn stream-of-consciousness inputs into coherent and effective work instructions and aids

Preferred

Experience in capital equipment manufacturing, food equipment, or similarly regulated custom manufacturing environments

Familiarity with Acumatica or similar ERP platforms

Exposure to formal quality systems (e.g., calibration programs, test plan development, corrective action processes)

Prior experience building or maintaining a skills matrix or structured training programCompany Description

We are a rapidly growing, fast-paced manufacturing company that designs and builds custom machines for some of the premier companies in the world. We have an extraordinary commitment to ongoing customer satisfaction, technological advancement and to our team members. This is your chance to work alongside a talented and committed team and to be a contributor to the continued growth and success of our Employee-Owned company.

Full-time