Manufacturing Engineer

Joining Mold-Rite Plastics as a Manufacturing Engineer means joining the ES CI Department to advance continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. This onsite role in Plattsburgh centers on leading CI projects and lean events, designing mechanical solutions to support process optimization, and driving data-driven enhancements on the factory floor.

Responsibilities

• Generate candidate CI projects to populate the continuous improvement pipeline
• Lead lean manufacturing events to improve processes
• Lead CI projects
• Design mechanical technical solutions that support process improvement
• Develop and implement process improvements including fixture design with DFM analysis
• Monitor critical site metrics
• Define and coordinate the implementation of corrective actions
• Specify and procure new manufacturing equipment associated with CI projects
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and CPK analysis on key process parameters
• Redesign material handling processes and layouts using time and motion studies
• Understand, implement and facilitate Kaizen, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma on manufacturing processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering
• No training required
• 14 months of experience as Operations or Manufacturing Engineer in a production facility
• PFMEA; ERP implementation; cost-benefit analysis; KPI monitoring; SOP development; and process management
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification
• Knowledge of statistical quality control methods including SPC, CPK analysis, and DOE
• Proficiency in statistical packages including Minitab
• Experience with ERP systems and JIT/Kanban inventory management
• KPI development and data analysis proficiency
• SOP development and process optimization experience
• Travel requirements are primarily domestic with intermittent international travel; travel on an as-needed basis and can peak around 5-10%

Technologies

• Minitab

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Pto: Salaried employees receive three weeks of PTO annually (120 hours), provided on a front-loaded basis

Location

Plattsburgh, NY (onsite)

Salary

Salary range: $69,045 - $83,151 per year. The wage rate does not account for possible future increases due to annual cost of living increases or allowances.

Work Location

In person

Apply To

Jessica Humiston, Human Resources Manager

Mold-Rite Plastics, LLC DBA MRP Solutions

1 Plant Street, Plattsburgh, Clinton County, NY 12901

Telephone: (518) 324-3903

Email: [email protected]