Manufacturing Engineer, Recent Graduate
Intellectt Inc
About the Role
We are seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer – Continuous Improvement to support manufacturing operations and process optimization within a medical device manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for recent engineering graduates to gain hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be analytical, proactive, and eager to learn while working closely with production teams and operations leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost KPIs.
- Analyze manufacturing processes, material flow, labor utilization, capacity, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
- Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective action implementation.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing activities, including 5S, visual management, standard work, and Kaizen events.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance, process consistency, and documentation.
- Support performance dashboards, change management initiatives, and process improvement projects.
- Assist with facility layout optimization and material flow improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Work closely with production employees and operations leadership to identify and implement process improvements.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
- 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
- Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, root cause analysis, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Note: Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided for the 401(k) plan. No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.