Manufacturing Process Optimization Engineer
Holland Sharpe is looking for a seasoned engineer to champion smarter, faster manufacturing. If you thrive on improving how things are builteliminating waste, streamlining flow, and elevating qualityyou’ll feel right at home in our fast-paced industrial environment.
A day in the role
You kick off the morning on the production floor, reviewing KPIs and yesterday’s yield data to pinpoint bottlenecks. By mid-morning, you’re iterating a new cell layout in SolidWorks, checking GD&T compliance, and finalizing tooling tweaks. The afternoon shifts to troubleshooting: you dive into a recurring defect using root cause methods and update PLC/robot/CNC parameters. You close the day aligning a cross-functional schedule for a new product launchkeeping teams, timelines, and deliverables in sync.
What you’ll take on
- Architect and refine manufacturing processes with CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo), producing efficient line layouts and purpose-built tooling.
- Own project schedules and coordinate cross-functional execution for process improvements and product introductions.
- Lead root cause investigations on production issues; apply disciplined troubleshooting to quickly eliminate defects.
- Program and sustain automation assetsPLCs, industrial robots, CNC equipment, and vision inspection systems.
- Deploy Lean and Six Sigma to drive waste reduction, throughput gains, and measurable quality improvements.
- Partner with operations on assembly line configuration, fabrication and welding practices, and plastics injection molding activities.
- Analyze engineering data and KPIs to steer continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to GD&T requirements.
What you bring
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; advanced Lean or Six Sigma certifications preferred.
- Demonstrated success in an industrial/manufacturing engineering position within a factory setting.
- Deep proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo) and CAM programming for machining.
- Hands-on process engineering covering capital projects, robotics programming, CNC machining, welding, and fabrication.
- Experience with PLCs and vision systems, with strong capability to diagnose complex equipment issues.
- Project management strength: orchestrate schedules and align teams; prior factory experience is highly valued.
- Sharp analytical mindset for data analysis and root cause work; practical application of Six Sigma tools.
- Solid mechanical aptitude with familiarity in assembly operations and standard factory protocols.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Proficiencies
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
- Process Engineering
- Production Optimization
- Engineering Degree
Join Holland Sharpe to push manufacturing performance to new heightswhere your ideas translate into quality products and real results every day.
