# Manufacturing Engineer III

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** Tulsa, OK
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $99k – $110k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Solidworks, Sketchup, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, ERP, Mrp, Plant Simulation
**Posted:** 2026-05-07

> Optimizes manufacturing processes for modular electronics buildings and power equipment, designs plant layouts, analyzes throughput, provides production support, and implements continuous improvements. Requires 3-5+ years experience, bachelor's in engineering, CAD proficiency, and Lean principles knowledge.

## Job Description

## What You’ll Be Working On

### Plant Layout & Process Optimization
- Design and update manufacturing floor layouts to optimize material flow, maximize space utilization, and ensure safe operator movements.

### Throughput Optimization
- Analyze production data and perform time studies to identify bottlenecks; implement process improvements to balance assembly lines and increase overall facility throughput.

### Optimization & Metrics
- Identify opportunities for improvements in First Pass Yield (FPY) and Overall Process Effectiveness (OPE).

### Capacity Planning
- Assist in calculating production capacity and resource requirements to support scaling operations for high-volume manufacturing.

### DFMA & NPI
- Participate in Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) reviews, providing feedback from the factory floor to simplify assembly and drive cost reductions.

### Work Instructions
- Develop and maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and assembly instructions to ensure consistent quality across production teams.

### Tooling & Fixturing
- Identify, design, and procure manufacturing aids, jigs, and fixtures to improve ergonomics, safety, and efficiency.

### Production Support & Quality
- Resolve manufacturing issues in real-time and lead root cause analysis for defects or process deviations.

### Continuous Improvement
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency enhancements across the manufacturing department.

## What You’ll Bring to the Team

- **Education**: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
- **Experience**: 3–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably within a complex assembly or electromechanical environment.
- **CAD Proficiency**: Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD software (**SolidWorks**, **SketchUp**) for creating plant layouts and fixture designs.
- **Process Knowledge**: Strong understanding of **Lean Manufacturing** principles (**5S**, **Kaizen**, **Value Stream Mapping**) and their application.
- **Materials & Assembly**: Knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, and mechanical assembly processes.
- **Analytical Problem Solving**: Ability to solve manufacturing problems utilizing a first principles approach and data-driven analysis.
- **Physical Requirements**: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for 8 hours or more daily to support floor operations.

**Bonus Points**:
- Experience with **Plant Simulation** analysis to model workflow and throughput.
- **Green Belt** or **Black Belt Six Sigma** certification.
- Experience using **Material Requirements Planning (ERP/MRP)** software to manage BOMs and work orders.
- A strong drive to identify and continually improve manufacturing processes.

## Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
- Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
- Daily meals allowance

## Compensation Range
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $99,000 - $110,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers.

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