Manufacturing Engineer Technician - Operations

## Description

**Ready to Build Solutions That Matter?**

If you're a hands-on technical professional who enjoys product development, manufacturing, continuous improvement, and solving real-world challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

**Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing at Commercial Sewing.**

**Manufacturing Engineering Technician**

**Improve Processes. Support Production. Drive Results.**

Are you the type of person who walks through a production floor and immediately sees opportunities to make things better?

Commercial Sewing is seeking a **Manufacturing Engineering Technician** to help improve manufacturing operations, support production teams, and drive continuous improvement throughout our facility. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys solving problems, optimizing workflows, and working directly with operators and leadership to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity.

If you thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment and enjoy turning data and observations into real-world improvements, we'd love to hear from you.

**What You'll Do**

**Production & Process Improvement**

• Analyze manufacturing processes, workflows, and production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct time studies, workflow evaluations, and labor utilization assessments.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

**Production Support**

• Work directly with production teams to troubleshoot process issues and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Monitor production performance and assist with corrective actions when needed.
• Help improve safety, quality, throughput, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Support manufacturing readiness for new products and production changes.

**Documentation & Data Analysis**

• Develop, update, and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and visual aids.
• Collect, analyze, and report production metrics and performance data.
• Identify trends and opportunities for process optimization.
• Assist with standardizing processes and improving consistency across departments.

**Manufacturing Systems & Collaboration**

• Support workstation, tooling, fixture, and layout improvements.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Assist with projects focused on reducing waste, improving workflow, and increasing capacity.

**What Success Looks Like**

In this role, you'll help achieve

• Improved production efficiency and throughput
• Reduced waste and process variation
• Better workflow and labor utilization
• Stronger quality performance
• Increased operator engagement and process consistency
• Successful implementation of continuous improvement initiatives

• **What We're Looking For**
• **Required Qualifications**

• Associate Degree, Technical Degree, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, production support, process improvement, or engineering technician roles.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience conducting time studies and workflow analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing metrics and performance measurement.
• CAD experience is helpful but not required.
• Experience with high-mix, configurable, or custom manufacturing environments.
• Experience implementing process improvements on the production floor.

**Why Join Commercial Sewing?**

At Commercial Sewing, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our operations every day. Your ideas won't get lost in layers of bureaucracy—you'll work closely with leadership and production teams to implement improvements that deliver real results.

**Benefits & Perks**

**Health & Financial Benefits**

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive Compensation
• End-of-Year Bonus Opportunities

**Work-Life Balance**

• Paid Holidays
• Summer Shutdown
• Christmas Break
• Spring Day Off
• Paid Time Off

**Employee Appreciation**

• Summer BBQ Gift Cards
• Thanksgiving Dinner Gift Cards
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Casual Dress Fridays

**Culture & Growth**

• Family-oriented environment
• Halloween Costume Contest
• Christmas Party
• Wellness Challenges
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Collaborative team culture

• Many of our employees have built careers here spanning 20, 30, and even 40+ years.
• **Ready to Make an Impact?**
• If you're passionate about improving processes, supporting production teams, and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
• **Apply today and help Commercial Sewing build a smarter, safer, and more efficient manufacturing operation.**