Manufacturing Engineer II
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1504, 11th Street, Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada, 89431, United States
Founded in 1878, RIX Industries is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of hydrogen and gas generation systems, precision compression solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies. Headquartered in Benicia, CA, with additional facilities in Sparks, NV, the company serves critical markets including Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure.
Our innovation extends to pioneering hydrogen-on-demand systems and supporting lifesaving oxygen generation strategies for remote medical facilities. Whether engineering clean power solutions for land and sea or providing mission-critical technologies for the military, RIX is committed to shifting the world to cleaner, safer, and better ways of living and conducting business. At RIX, every employee is an integral part of this big picture.
As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will independently drive improvements across the RIX value stream and own manufacturing processes for assigned products or production areas. This role is designed to bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring manufacturing readiness for new products while leading corrective actions to resolve complex production issues.
In this position, you will influence product design to improve manufacturability and assembly efficiency. You will serve as a technical resource to production personnel and junior engineers, providing training on new manufacturing processes and methods. Your work will directly impact safety, ergonomics, throughput, and product quality, helping to reduce cycle time and cost of goods sold through continuous improvement initiatives like Lean events and Kaizen activities.
RIX Industries is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with RIX Industries, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, gender identity, familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other group or category within the framework of applicable discrimination laws and regulations.
Work model: On-site
1504, 11th Street, Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada, 89431, United States
Sparks, Nevada
Experience implementing Lean manufacturing practices. Lean Six Sigma Certified. Specific experience in the manufacture of complex machinery, and particularly promoting Design for Manufacture/Design for Assembly principles. Familiarity with basic business finance principles.
Skills: Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Autodesk-Inventor, Visio, Excel, Project, GD&T, Bill Of Material, Design For Manufacture, Design For Assembly.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering required.
