Manufacturing Engineer

What You’ll Get to Do

The Manufacturing Engineer role at OBE isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to build something meaningful. We’re hiring builders: professionals who are passionate about making a difference and driving operational excellence. You’ll be empowered with the tools, support, and autonomy to make a real impact every single day.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we want you on board.

Responsibilities

You’ll lead the development and implementation of best-in-class manufacturing engineering practices across the plant, with a focus on safety, quality, responsiveness, and efficiency.

TPS (Toyota Production System)

• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions
• Conduct time studies and line balancing
• Optimize material flow and plant layout through equipment and production line design
• Champion a customer-centric approach while enforcing safety and environmental procedures
• Provide technical support for operational improvement initiatives (SQDPC: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost)
• Lead deployment of WCM (World Class Maintenance)
• Champion process engineering for process optimization
• Collaborate in maintaining workplace organization (WPO)
• Other tasks may assign

Reliability

• Set up, verify, and troubleshoot tools, machines, and processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally to establish world-class manufacturing systems
• Track critical asset downtime, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement countermeasures to improve OEE
• Support and sustain a critical spare parts program
• Lead facility reliability KPI improvement initiatives
• Implement autonomous maintenance strategies
• Standardize and sustain preventive maintenance (PM) for critical assets
• Lead downtime RCA efforts and manage downtime tracking systems

Asset Management

• Serve as the single point of accountability for capital projects from AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) generation to asset release
• Provide scope, cost, and schedule inputs for AFE development
• Support new product launches, equipment installations, and major initiatives
• Ensure successful qualification of new equipment (SAT/FAT) into production

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in MS Windows and MS Office (MS Project required)
• AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Experience operating tools, equipment, and machinery in an industrial setting
• Certifications such as CQM, ISO 9000/TS-16949 Lead Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, or equivalent experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred