Manufacturing Process Engineer

Bauer Compressors

Norfolk, VA

Estimated pay: Est. $19–$30/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

**POSITION SUMMARY**

The Manufacturing Process Systems Engineer develops, implements, documents, and continuously

improves manufacturing and assembly processes, with primary responsibility for administration and

development of the Dozuki digital work instruction platform. The role creates standardized visual

instructions, integrates in-process data collection, and supports inspection, testing,

traceability, and reporting.

Working with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Electrical Engineering, Design

Engineering, Business Automation, and Business Intelligence, this engineer identifies opportunities

to simplify assembly, improve efficiency and consistency, and make manufacturing information more

useful and accessible.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Digital Manufacturing Systems & Documentation

• Own day-to-day administration, structure, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Dozuki.
• Develop and maintain accurate, clear, revision-controlled digital instructions for assembly,

manufacturing, inspection, and testing; use photographs, diagrams, and other visual aids.

• Translate approved engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements into practical

instructions.

• Embed in-process measurements, inspection checkpoints, verification steps, and electronic data

capture; train and support system users.

Manufacturing Process Development & Improvement

• Observe manufacturing operations and identify inefficiencies, unnecessary steps, assembly

difficulties, and opportunities for standardization.

• Develop and recommend improvements to manufacturing methods, assembly sequences,

process flow, and ease of assembly.

• Collaborate with production personnel to validate proposed changes and assess results using

observation, feedback, and available data.

• Document approved changes and support new product introductions, equipment, and process

technologies.

Quality & Testing

• Partner with Quality to document inspection procedures, quality processes, and controlled work

instructions.

• Assist in developing test methods, reporting formats, and reliable capture of inspection and test

results.

• Incorporate approved acceptance criteria and verification requirements; support traceability and

accurate reporting.

Automation, Data & Business Intelligence

• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks, reduce manual data entry, and improve

manufacturing workflows.

• Define manufacturing data needs with Business Automation and Business Intelligence; support

appropriate Dozuki and business-system integrations.

• Help develop actionable reports and dashboards for production performance, process

compliance, and quality trends.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, and

Electrical Engineering on processes and documentation.

• Partner with Design Engineering on manufacturability and assembly challenges, and with

Electrical Engineering on wiring, electrical assembly, and test documentation.

• Ensure affected teams review relevant changes, receive clear communication, and have

appropriate training.

**DESIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES**

• Attention to detail: Accurate, thorough documentation and dependable data capture.
• Creativity and innovation: Develops practical, simpler approaches to manufacturing challenges.
• Continuous improvement: Proactively identifies and pursues meaningful process enhancements.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving: Questions assumptions, investigates root causes, and

uses evidence to evaluate options.

• Technical communication and process visualization: Turns complex work into clear, logical, visual

instructions.

• Organization and execution: Prioritizes multiple assignments, meets commitments, and maintains

controlled records.

• Initiative, ownership, and accountability: Makes thoughtful recommendations and follows work

through to verified completion.

• Adaptability and learning: Learns products, systems, and processes; welcomes constructive

feedback.

• Cross-functional collaboration and interpersonal skills: Listens to shop floor and technical

stakeholders and builds productive relationships.

• Shop floor engagement: Regularly observes real operations, works with assemblers, and

validates documented methods.

• Automation and systems thinking: Recognizes opportunities to connect processes, data,

systems, and reporting.

• Data accuracy and interpretation: Understands traceability, data quality, and actionable

reporting.

• Training and knowledge transfer: Helps users adopt consistent, effective work methods.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering,

or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.

• Understanding of manufacturing