Manufacturing Engineer

What we do…

HindlePower has been designing and manufacturing industrial (non-commercial) battery chargers and dc power systems for the utility industry for over 35 years. Our staff and products serve the power generation and distribution market, switchgear OEMs, power substations, the oil & gas industry, and various transportation maintenance facilities. We are the leaders in our industry and have customers in all 50 states plus additional countries worldwide.

What you'll do...

HindlePower is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This key position is responsible for leading and executing plant-wide initiatives focused on operational excellence and waste elimination. This role champions lean manufacturing principles and works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

• Own and lead continuous improvement (CI) initiatives across the manufacturing plant.
• Plan, facilitate, and follow up on Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and process redesign.
• Develop and implement standard work to ensure process consistency and repeatability.
• Identify and eliminate waste through lean tools and methods such as 5S, visual management, and Poka-Yoke methodology.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to drive improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support process standardization, layout optimization, and workflow efficiency.
• Specify and support tooling, fixtures, and equipment used in manufacturing operations.
• Provide hands-on support on the production floor to troubleshoot and resolve process or assembly issues.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement at all levels.
• Analyze performance data and trends to prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Provide coaching and training on lean tools, CI methodology, new processes and work instructions.

What you bring...

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or process improvement role.
• Proven experience leading CI or Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Technical Proficiency

• Strong knowledge of lean principles (e.g., Kaizen, standard work, 5S, root cause analysis).
• Knowledge of sheet metal and/or circuit board assembly preferred.
• Familiarity with weld, paint, and assembly operations is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with data analysis, time studies, and process mapping.
• CAD knowledge is preferred.

Professional Skills

• Excellent problem-solving, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities across multiple departments.
• Strong documentation habits; clear, concise communication across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Structured problem solving, ownership mindset, and attention to detail.

A few things about us…

Our commitment to quality is evident in our highly skilled colleagues and our exceptional approach to customer service that sets us apart. We believe in rewarding hard work and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, along with a 401k plan that includes employer matching and a gain-sharing program.

At our core, we are driven by integrity and quality, constantly seeking innovative solutions and improvements. Our unique culture thrives on accountability and self-initiative, empowering every employee to make impactful contributions. In our organizational structure, your voice is heard, and your efforts are recognized. We celebrate our achievements together, whether it's over a complimentary lunch in our cafeteria or through our various team-building activities. We are a four-time Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley and were named one of IndustryWeek's 'Best Plants'. We are proud of our accomplishments and are continually striving to do better.

We value our employees and trust they hold these key characteristics:

• Initiative… we see it, we do it
• Ownership… I've got it, you don't need to think about it
• Integrity… decisions are based on looking at the whole picture
• Attitude… anything can be done
• Virtue… honesty, good deeds, kindness, and appreciation
• Teamwork… we before I

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending