Manufacturing Engineer for a leading innovative manufacturer based near Birmingham, AL. This role will focus on improving manufacturing efficiency, standardization, and material flow within Final Assembly and warehousing operations. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in process optimization, time studies, and engineering change management in a fast-paced production environment.
This is a high-impact, short-term role ideal for an engineer who can quickly assess operations, implement improvements, and deliver measurable results.
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location: Birmingham, Alabama
job type: Contract
salary: $40 - 50 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Focus on improving manufacturing efficiency, standardization, and material flow within Final Assembly and warehousing operations
- Optimizing production processes, improving efficiency and throughput, supporting new product introduction, and driving continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor
- Develop, document, and implement standard work instructions for Final Assembly processes
- Conduct detailed time studies to establish accurate labor standards and identify process improvement opportunities.
- Streamline ECO and revision control processes
- Improve warehouse/supermarket layout and material flow efficiency
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience creating standard work instructions and conducting time studies
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement)
- Experience with warehouse/material flow optimization
- Familiarity with Engineering Change Orders (ECO) processes and document revision control
- Experience in high-volume or automotive manufacturing environments
- Six Sigma or Lean certification (Green Belt or higher preferred)
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
