Sr. MFG Engineer - Factory Efficiency

Company: American Locker
Location: North Las Vegas
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Factory Efficiency is the owner of factory performance improvement. Your mission is to systematically increase throughput, reduce waste, stabilize processes, and unlock capacity across fabrication, powder coat, and assembly—without adding unnecessary headcount or capital. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who can move comfortably between: ? Data analysis ? Shop-floor observation ? Kaizen leadership ? Executive-level conversations about capacity and margin What You Will Own 1. Factory Throughput & Capacity ? Map value streams across fabrication, finishing, and assembly ? Identify and quantify constraints, bottlenecks, and flow disruptions ? Increase throughput using Lean principles, not heroics ? Support capacity modeling tied to revenue growth plans 2. Lean & Six Sigma Execution ? Lead structured Lean and Six Sigma initiatives (DMAIC, Kaizen) ? Establish standard work, visual management, and daily management systems ? Reduce variation and instability in critical processes ? Coach operators and supervisors on Lean thinking 3. Labor Efficiency & Cost Reduction ? Analyze labor utilization and cycle times by operation ? Eliminate non–value-added work ? Improve ergonomics, material presentation, and line balance ? Partner with Costing and Finance to quantify savings 4. Scrap, Rework & Quality Improvement ? Identify top drivers of scrap and rework ? Apply root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, SPC) ? Implement poka-yoke and mistake-proofing solutions ? Ensure fixes are documented and sustained 5. Systems, Standards & Sustainability ? Convert improvements into documented standard work ? Ensure standards are reflected in ERP routings and labor models ? Establish metrics to prevent regression ? Build repeatable CI playbooks—not one-off wins 6. Cross-Functional Collaboration ? Partner closely with Operations leadership ? Support Manufacturing Engineering Manager on factory-wide initiatives ? Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering on DFM/DFA Key KPIs and Metrics (Deep Dive) These KPIs are what this role will be directly measured on. They combine process, efficiency, quality, and impact: KPI Description Cycle Time Reduction Average processing time per product across fabrication, powder coat, and assembly Throughput Increase Number of complete units processed per shift/week/month Labor Efficiency / Utilization % of available labor hours used effectively in value-added work Scrap Rate % of material scrapped vs total production Rework Rate % of units requiring rework post-production First Pass Yield % of units passing inspection without modification Kaizen & CI Project Completion Number of Lean / Six Sigma initiatives executed and completed Sustained Gains % of improvements maintained after 90 days Work Cell Balance / Bottleneck Reduction Variance in cycle times between operations and elimination of bottlenecks Labor Cost Savings / ROI Actual savings from CI projects realized vs projected Operator Engagement / Adoption Rate % of operators following standardized work and CI procedures Safety / Ergonomic Incidents Reduction in ergonomic strain or unsafe handling incidents These KPIs are tracked weekly and reported monthly to leadership. They tie directly into Engineering and Operations scorecards, ensuring CI is measured, recognized, and rewarded. First 90 Days – What Success Looks Like First 30 Days ? Learn all factory processes, constraints, and current metrics ? Establish credibility and rapport with Operations and shop-floor teams ? Identify top 3 high-impact CI opportunities 60 Days ? Lead at least one Kaizen or Six Sigma project ? Deliver measurable improvement in cycle time, labor efficiency, or yield ? Establish baseline metrics for ongoing tracking 90 Days ? Demonstrate sustained improvement with documented standard work ? Quantify capacity or cost unlocked ? Present a 12-month CI roadmap aligned to $20M growth Requirements Qualifications Required: ? 7–10 years manufacturing or industrial engineering experience ? Proven success driving Lean and Six Sigma initiatives ? Experience in fabrication, sheet metal, or complex assembly environments ? Strong analytical and problem-solving skills ? Ability to influence without formal authority Preferred: ? Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Green Belt minimum) ? Experience in high-mix / engineered-to-order manufacturing ? ERP experience (MIE Trak strongly preferred) ? Experience working directly with executive leadership American Locker is dedicated to following the EEO policy to recruit, train and hire regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, religious affiliation and any other category that falls under Title VII of the 1965 Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, or the Americans with Disability Act. EEO/M/F/V/D Benefits You’ll have opportunities to advance. We’re fans of helping our employees learn different aspects of the business, be challenged with new tasks, mentored, and grow. We celebrate one another's differences and ideas. We're proud of our culture of diversity and inclusion - and, we have programs that bring us together on important issues and provide educational opportunities for all employees A generous benefits package (Medical, Vision, Dental) 401K with employer match Accrued Paid Time Off Accrued Paid Sick Leave

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