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