Vector's partner is in need of a Production Engineer which is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to implement scalable systems, optimize material flow, and support production readiness. Direct Hire 8a-5p $75k – $90k/yr., based on experience and skills Responsibilities: • Develop, document, and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process flows • Design and optimize assembly processes, line layouts, and workstation configurations • Define requirements for tooling, fixtures, and equipment • Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities • Apply Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System principles to eliminate waste and improve flow • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions • Improve cycle time, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) • Drive A3 problem-solving initiatives • Design and implement material replenishment strategies (kitting, kanban, line-side stock) • Optimize warehouse-to-line material flow and replenishment triggers • Ensure alignment between physical processes and ERP transactions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central • Provide daily support to production operations to resolve process inefficiencies, downtime, and quality issues • Participating in Tier meetings and Gemba walks • Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) • Define and support functional and burn-in testing processes • Ensure processes and equipment meet performance, reliability, and safety standards • Develop and maintain facility and production layouts (e.g., Visio or CAD-based) • Perform capacity analysis, line balancing, and bottleneck identification • Support capital projects, including cost justification (ROI, IRR, Payback) • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality standards • Support internal and external audits • Conduct risk assessments and Management of Change (MOC) activities Qualifications: • 2-7+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related field • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering ,Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering • Experience in assembly, production environments, and process improvement initiatives • Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar) • Process mapping and workflow development • Time studies and line balancing • Root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone) • Layout design (Visio, AutoCAD, or similar) • Data analysis (Excel; Power BI preferred) • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification • Experience in ISO-regulated environments • Experience with automation, controls, or testing systems