Production Engineer

LHH is seeking hands-on Production Engineer for one of our top clients to support daily manufacturing operations, improve productivity, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across assembly and machining environments.

This role is highly floor-focused, partnering closely with operations teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency while supporting equipment reliability and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to manufacturing operations and resolve production issues
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve productivity and efficiency
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S programs
• Analyze production data and KPIs to drive operational performance
• Support standardized work instructions, process documentation, and employee training
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and assist with equipment reliability efforts
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve quality, safety, and operational outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 3+ years of manufacturing, production engineering, or operations experience
• Experience supporting machining, assembly, or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives
• Proficiency with Excel and production reporting tools
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies
• Equipment reliability and maintenance coordination
• Process optimization and workflow improvement
• KPI development and performance reporting

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a proactive engineer who enjoys being on the production floor, solving problems, improving processes, and working directly with operations teams to drive results. The ideal candidate is hands-on, data-driven, and passionate about continuous improvement.

Pay Details: $86,000.00 to $96,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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