Manufacturing Engineer

Description GSM Outdoors is seeking an experienced and innovative Manufacturing Engineer to help improve the way our products are made. This role is responsible for evaluating, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost while supporting the successful production of GSM Outdoors products. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with production teams, technicians, maintenance, quality, product development, and equipment vendors to identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical manufacturing solutions.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who can navigate complex manufacturing challenges, manage projects from concept through implementation, and translate engineering knowledge into measurable improvements on the production floor. Position Summary The Manufacturing Engineer develops and improves manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, production methods, equipment, tooling, materials, and workflow.

This position evaluates existing processes, researches and implements new manufacturing methods, improves facility and equipment layouts, supports quality initiatives, and provides engineering expertise to manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Engineer will also provide technical guidance to technicians and production personnel, coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs, analyze manufacturing costs and requirements, and ensure processes comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

What You'll Do Manufacturing Process Development & Improvement Evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost. Develop, test, and implement new manufacturing processes, methods, equipment, and procedures. Study product requirements and collaborate with Product Development and Manufacturing teams to ensure products can be efficiently and consistently produced.

Apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, materials, and manufacturing methods to solve production challenges. Research and evaluate new manufacturing technologies, equipment, tools, and processes. Work with equipment vendors to evaluate solutions, obtain technical information, and support equipment implementation. Gather feedback and observations from production operators and incorporate frontline insights into process improvements.

Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve cycle times, increase throughput, and optimize resource utilization. Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. Workflow, Layout & Efficiency Analyze production workflows, space requirements, equipment utilization, and facility layouts. Recommend changes to equipment placement, workstations, material flow, and production processes to improve efficiency.

Evaluate labor and material requirements and identify opportunities for cost reduction. Review production schedules and manufacturing requirements to support capacity planning. Calculate and analyze production, labor, and material costs to support manufacturing decisions. Assist with estimating future equipment, labor, material, and production requirements. Quality & Process Control Develop and implement testing methods to evaluate product and process capabilities.

Establish and document manufacturing standards, procedures, and process controls. Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure products consistently meet established quality requirements. Investigate process and production issues and recommend corrective actions. Partner with Quality and Production teams to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions. Support validation of manufacturing processes and equipment prior to production implementation.

Maintain a strong commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction. Equipment, Tooling & Maintenance Evaluate manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and related systems to ensure they me