Manufacturing Engineer

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directpath recruiting servicesHuntsville (AL)

Manufacturing Engineers All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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About the role

🚨 Manufacturing Engineer Opportunity | Lean Focus | Growth Environment Direct Path Recruiting Services is partnering with a growing manufacturer to add a Manufacturing Engineer to their team. This is a high-impact role supporting process development, continuous improvement, and campus-wide manufacturing operations.👉 Ideal for someone with a strong lean background and experience supporting plant expansions or manufacturing startups.

What You’ll Do: Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and cost Develop and implement safe, scalable manufacturing processes Analyze plant performance and optimize facility layout and workflow Support new product launches and manufacturing industrialization Lead cost reduction and productivity improvement efforts (COGS focus)Provide technical support on methods, time studies, and labor optimization Lead or support capital projects ($1M+) and equipment implementation Ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards Ideal Experience & Skills 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes related to HVAC and heating systems Experience with sheet metal fabrication, paint lines, welding and machining Experience with design for manufacturing methods Familiarity with supply chain Familiarity with MRP planning and production scheduling techniques Familiarity with Industry 4.0 topics and application Education &

Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or related field Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred (redundant)Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt preferred

What We’re Looking For: Strong lean / continuous improvement background (Six Sigma a plus)Experience with plant expansions, startups (greenfield/brownfield)Proficiency with Solid Works and data analysis tools Background in fabrication, welding, assembly, or similar manufacturing environments Proven ability to lead projects and drive measurable results📍 Great opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing manufacturing environment. If you're open to learning more—or know someone who is—feel free to message me directly.

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