Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING) LLC

Manufacturing Engineer

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING) LLC  •  Chesapeake, VA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Results-driven Manufacturing Engineer with experience optimizing production systems, improving operational efficiency, and implementing scalable manufacturing processes across multi-functional production environments. Skilled in workflow analysis, lean manufacturing, process standardization, ERP integration, and continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at bridging engineering, production, quality, and operations through data-driven decision making, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Core Responsibilities

  • Analyze manufacturing processes, production schedules, workflow constraints, and operational data to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, throughput, and cost reduction.
  • Design and optimize manufacturing layouts, material flow strategies, and equipment placement to improve productivity, ergonomics, and safety.
  • Develop and implement manufacturing methods, tooling concepts, and process improvements for components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
  • Create and maintain routings, bills of materials (BOMs), inspection procedures, and technical documentation aligned with operational standards and engineering requirements.
  • Lead manufacturing reviews for cost overruns, tooling capability, machine capacity, and production readiness to support operational decision-making.
  • Evaluate labor utilization, material consumption, and production metrics to support forecasting, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support engineering change implementation and ensure process compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinate with maintenance, production, quality, and engineering teams to sustain equipment reliability and manufacturing continuity.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action planning related to process inefficiencies, quality deviations, and manufacturing constraints.
  • Drive project ownership from concept development through implementation while aligning manufacturing objectives with corporate operational strategies.

Technical Competencies

  • Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
  • Manufacturing Process Optimization
  • Workflow & Facility Layout Design
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • ERP Systems & Manufacturing Data Management
  • CAD/CAM Software
  • Production Routing & BOM Management
  • Technical Documentation & Work Instructions
  • Labor Analysis & Cost Reduction
  • Process Validation & Standardization
  • Safety & Regulatory Compliance
  • Cross-Functional Project Leadership

Software & Systems

  • Infor LN ERP
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • SharePoint
  • CAD/CAM Applications
  • Manufacturing Data Analysis Tools
  • ADP Workforce Systems
Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING) LLC

About Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING) LLC

Welcome to SPRING!

We congratulate you for deciding to start planning for your company's future workforce. SPRING or Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation is here to be the communication bridge for employers and candidates in the rail industry. Whether you are a railroad, supplier, contractor, or transit operation, we are here to help you during you time of need, a time when retirements are at an all time high, and transitions are occurring everyday in our industry. We have over 35 tech schools to Ivy League institutions, which include a network of over 300,000+ alumni, supporting our growing talent pools, as well as experienced railroaders looking for their next career. Once we connect you with our growing community of talent, we are here to help you retain that talent through thoughtful training and custom mentorship programs developed on-site at your company. We are committed to sharing the great opportunities your company has to offer in the rail industry. We are also committed to our veteran community to help our men and women who served find their next mission in the rail industry. Join us as a member, or a sponsor today, to support our mission and spring your company into the future.

SPRING's President remarks, "We intend to inspire talent to join and remain in the rail industry for a promising career and sustain rail heritage and knowledge as this industry continues to grow."​ - Michele L. Malski

When you are ready to start your discussion about your legacy plan, and your future company, we are here to help you build your next generation of railroaders!

Thank you for your time and consideration!

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Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Lenexa, Ks
Year Founded
2017
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