Retainment
Fractional Manufacturing Engineer
CI backlog execution
Layout tweaks
Fixture concepts
Documentation
Vendor coordination
AVG Price:
$2k–$5k/month
1–2 days/week equivalent
Capex Project Management
Project Planning & Scope Definition
Clarifying project objectives, constraints, and success criteria
Defining scope, deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities
Supporting capital justification and ROI assumptions
Engineering & Technical Oversight
Reviewing equipment specifications, layouts, and integration plans
Ensuring designs align with production, safety, and maintenance needs
Managing engineering changes and scope adjustments
Vendor Coordination
Acting as the technical point of contact for suppliers and integrators
Coordinating quotes, timelines, and technical requirements
Reviewing drawings, FAT/SAT criteria, and documentation
Execution & Installation Support
Managing project schedules and milestones
Supporting equipment installation, relocation, and commissioning
Coordinating internal resources, contractors, and vendors during execution
Risk Management & Issue Resolution
Identifying technical, schedule, and operational risks early
Driving resolution of issues before they impact production
Preventing common pitfalls that delay startups or inflate costs
Startup, Handoff & Documentation
Supporting run-off, validation, and production handoff
Ensuring documentation, SOPs, and training materials are completed
Closing projects cleanly with ownership transferred to oper
AVG Price:
4%-7% of total Project Cost.
Line Balancing & Layout Optimization
SKU Pareto / Focus
Work Element Analysis
Time Study
OBC - Operator Balance Chart
Cost To Manufacture
*Direct Labor
Layout Change
Re-balance labor
Scale Line
SKU Flexibility
AVG Price:
$2k–$9k/Process
Lineside PFEP / Kanban / Inventory fixes
Lineside Rack Layout
Visual Lineside Bins
Part Designations
Lineside PFEP Values
Visual Material management
Quick Changeover Carts
Kanban Levels Based on Historic Demand
Kanban System Implimentation
Supermarket Setup
Etc…
Long-Term
Short-Term
AD-HOC Services
Standard Work - Visual
Per SKU / Per Process
$200 Per Packet
Time Study
Per SKU / Per Process
$300 Per Packet
Plant Layout - 2D CAD
Includes above Grade Utilities
Minor Machine Detail
500$/10,000 square feet
Line side Inventory Setup
Per Process
500$
PFMEA
Per SKU
End to End
$250 - $1000