Practical, On-Site Technical Support for Manufacturing Operations
Gemba Technical Consulting provides hands-on technical services to manufacturers that need reliable support on the plant floor. Our focus is simple: place the right technical capability where the work actually happens — at the gemba.
Plant Layout & CAD Engineering
Accurate facility layouts are the foundation of efficient manufacturing. We design, update, and optimize plant layouts in AutoCAD — from full facility re-layouts to individual equipment placement plans.
What we deliver:
• Full facility layout design and re-layout planning
• Equipment placement plans with scaled drawings
• As-built documentation and CAD updates
• Safety clearance and aisle-width verification
• Material flow and operator movement optimization
Process Engineering & Optimization
We apply industrial engineering methods to reduce waste, improve throughput, and streamline your operations. Every recommendation is grounded in floor-level observation and real production data.
What we deliver:
• Time studies and work measurement
• Line balancing and cycle time analysis
• PFMEA development and process flow documentation
• Bottleneck identification and workflow improvements
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement support
Launch & Program Engineering Support
New model launches and program changes create intense, temporary demand for engineering capacity. We provide hands-on support through the full launch cycle — from planning through production validation.
What we deliver:
• Machinery moves and installation coordination
• Tooling and fixture design support
• Launch readiness reviews and run-at-rate support
• Engineering change coordination
• Cross-functional support with trades, maintenance, and production teams
Production & Industrial Engineering Support
Day-to-day production environments need ongoing engineering support to maintain quality, safety, and efficiency. We embed directly with your operations team to solve problems as they arise.
What we deliver:
• Workstation design and ergonomic assessment
• Work instruction development and standardization
• Production floor troubleshooting and problem-solving
• PPAP and quality documentation support
• Capacity analysis and production planning support
On-Site Technical Troubleshooting
When production issues arise, you need engineers who can diagnose problems quickly and implement practical fixes — not write reports from a conference room. We work directly at the point of the problem
What we deliver:
• Root cause analysis on active production issues
• Equipment and process troubleshooting
• Line verification and quality containment support
• Hands-on coordination with maintenance and operations
Contract Engineering Staffing
Need additional engineering capacity without the overhead of permanent headcount? We place qualified engineers and technical professionals directly into your facility — on your schedule, under your direction.
Flexible engagement models:
• Short-term backfill or coverage
• Project-based assignments
• Launch and ramp-up support
• Extended contract placements
Typical roles we place:
• Manufacturing / Industrial Engineers
• CAD and Layout Technicians (AutoCAD)
• Technical Project Coordinators
• Plant and Production Engineering Support