Manufacturing Engineer

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. As the global leader in our industry, we push boundaries by utilizing innovation to highly engineer and produce the next generation of safety and survivability technologies.

At United Safety we're solving our industry's most important problems with talented individuals who share our passion to change the world. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic and innovative. We work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work. We are fully committed to continuous growth and advancement; we will reinvest profits and resources into our employees, our processes and product innovation.

Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer (ME) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency, quality, and sustainability of production processes within the site. By leveraging their technical expertise, they optimize manufacturing systems, support new product introduction (NPI), and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and a strong commitment to operational excellence. The ME is a key partner of the Group Leader and ensures that they prioritize the goals of their assigned area, focusing on maximizing customer value.

• Process Improvement
  • Analyzing existing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and implement cost‑effective solutions.
  • Developing and implementing the USSC Lean Operating Model (LOM) to reduce waste and improve productivity.
  • Conducting root cause analysis and corrective action implementation to resolve production issues.
  • Contributing to the Value Stream future state design and ensuring its execution across their assigned area.
  • Conducting time studies and establishing general manufacturing targets and routings.
• Production Support
  • Providing technical support to the production team to ensure smooth operations.
  • Troubleshooting equipment and process issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Developing and maintaining work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process documentation.
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Collaborating with design and R&D teams to ensure the manufacturability of new products.
  • Leading the design and development of manufacturing processes for new products.
  • Conducting the prototyping, testing and validation of production systems for NPIs.
• Quality Assurance
  • Ensuring manufacturing processes meet quality standards and compliance requirements.
  • Implementing quality control measures to monitor and improve product consistency.
  • Working closely with the Quality Assurance team to address non‑conformities and implement preventive measures.
• Equipment & Technology
  • Identifying, evaluating and implementing new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
  • Developing preventive maintenance schedules and ensuring equipment reliability.
  • Managing the installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
  • Promoting a culture of safety, ensuring adherence to HSE regulations.
  • Identifying and mitigating the risks associated with manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Driving sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact.
  • Exemplifying a safety‑first mindset, ensuring that the United Safety's Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards are applied and that their assigned areas are a model of a world‑class healthy and safe working environment.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Working closely with the procurement, supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability.
  • Analyzing material supply options and supporting sourcing initiatives. Providing strategic input to the make‑vs‑buy process and providing valuable analysis where necessary.
  • Collaborating with sales and customer service to address client‑specific manufacturing requirements.
  • Supporting and sustaining a culture that is aligned to the United Safety's PASSION values, by…