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Salary: USD 75,000 - 94,000 / annual
Laborup is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support high-volume automotive production and assembly operations. This is a hands-on role combining automated and traditional assembly technologies, where you'll work directly on the manufacturing floor with operators and technicians to identify inefficiencies, troubleshoot production challenges, and develop practical solutions.
Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, responding to line downtime and equipment issues in real time, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions. You'll lead process improvement initiatives, support Kaizen and continuous improvement efforts, conduct time studies, and help optimize assembly operations. You'll also support capital equipment projects from specification through commissioning, partner cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams, and leverage production data and emerging manufacturing technologies to identify improvement opportunities.
As you grow, you'll take on increasing ownership of capital projects, mentor junior engineers, and help shape the engineering team's growth. The environment is collaborative and fast-paced, valuing initiative, curiosity, and results.
Physical requirements include the ability to walk 3–7 miles per day, perform repetitive motions, and stand/walk for the duration of shifts.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical preferred)
- 2–7 years of experience in manufacturing, process, or production engineering roles (more junior candidates will be considered)
- Experience with lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong communication skills and comfort working with frontline personnel
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and troubleshoot production challenges effectively
- Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems
**Bonus Skills:**
- Familiarity with CNC processes, controls, tooling geometry, machine tool processes, and fixture design
- Proficiency with automated, semi-automated, and manual automotive assembly equipment and cell design
- Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems
- PLC programming and robotics experience
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and CI tools (5 Why, fishbone, SMED, etc.)
- Experience with capital projects or equipment commissioning
