About the Company: 

 LEEBOY Inc., part of the FAYAT Group, is a global leader in the production of commercial asphalt pavers and road maintenance equipment. With more than 60 years of industry expertise, we deliver reliable, high-quality machinery that supports road construction professionals worldwide. We value integrity, innovation, and agility, and we recognize our employees as our most important asset. Our commitment to excellence continues to strengthen the trust placed in our products and our brand.

About the Role: 

We are seeking a results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to support and optimize production operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for improving processes, enhancing product quality, and driving efficiency through data analysis, innovative tooling design, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with hands-on problem-solving skills to support equipment design, new product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position works closely with Operations, Engineering, and production teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and scalable manufacturing solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

•  Partner with Operations and Engineering to drive process improvements, problem-solving initiatives, project execution, and employee training.
• Design, develop, test, and/or source tools, fixtures, machinery, and equipment to support optimized manufacturing methods, including cost justification.
• Analyze manufacturing data (e.g., First Pass Yield (FPY), takt time, downtime) to identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement project tracking methods, including budgets, progress reporting, and cross-functional updates to keep leadership informed.
• Lead the research, design, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and equipment utilization.
• Create, standardize, and maintain work instructions and assembly documentation, including digital and electrical documentation systems.
• Collaborate with supervisors to implement and sustain 5S and workplace organization standards across assigned areas.
• Promote and enhance ergonomic best practices to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Coordinate new product introductions (NPI) and product changes, including tooling, training, goal setting, and performance evaluation.
• Support product development by contributing to cost estimates, process validation, scheduling, and prototype builds.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (preferred).
• 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally within heavy equipment, construction, or industrial manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with heavy equipment design and troubleshooting, including fixture design and development.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (required).
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to translate designs into functional solutions.
• Working knowledge of materials and metals, including behavior under heat/cold and welding processes.
• Familiarity with fabrication processes (preferred).
• Lean Manufacturing certification (preferred) or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.