Job description:

Manufacturing Engineer
Full Time Jackson, TN, US
Summary
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer with
a proven track record of implementing best-in-class processes within a
complex manufacturing environment. This role will report to the Engineering
Manager and is an integral member of the Engineering team. You will work
cross-functionally to implement manufacturing improvements and drive
data-driven root cause solutions to technical problems. The ideal candidate
takes pride in his/her work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and
attention to detail. He/She appreciates an environment where superior work
is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded and where individuals carry
tremendous responsibility.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for ensuring manufacturing lines meet uptime, availability,
and reliability metrics OEE, capacity, cycle time, quality, and first-
pass yield.
Continuously improve reliability metrics and utilize these metrics to
recommend innovative solutions based on data-driven analyses.
Own individual workstations, tools, and production lines, and present
periodic updates to management on the health of the owned areas.
Apply Design for X (DfX) principles to propose improvements of legacy
products and during the new product introduction (NPI) process.
Design tooling, fixtures, and automated systems to manufacture
products at the lowest cost and shortest cycle time.
Qualify production processes based on dimensional data, control plans,
and PFMEAs.
Ability to program parts for production on Mazak and Tsugami
equipment using Solid Cam and MasterCam Software.
Work with suppliers and customers to understand the root cause of
failures, propose process and design changes, and implement and
validate proposed modifications.

Develop and deliver training to operations and maintenance
technicians to ensure the seamless handover of new equipment.
Train production teams on new processes and techniques.Collaborate
with all cross-functional team members to understand challenges and
utilize feedback supported by data to improve manufacturing
operations.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical,
electrical engineering, or related technical degree (ABET-accredited
engineering degree preferred).
Minimum five (5) years manufacturing and/or equivalent combination
of education and experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of statistics.
Experience with improving quality and cost in a manufacturing
environment.
Experience with Tableau, Minitab, SQL, and SolidWorks (or similar CAD
software) desired.
Prior CNC or manual machining experience beneficial.
Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced
environment, occasionally requiring extended hours.
Occasional domestic and international travel required.
Preferred Qualifications
Engineering or Business Masters Degree (MBA).
Six Sigma Black Belt (preferably awarded from a world-class
manufacturing organization).
Experience with automating production processes.
Experience in lean manufacturing implementation.
Experience with CNC machining, assembly processes, and/or
distribution and logistics is beneficial.

Experience with Fanuc and Mazatrol controls.

Qualifications:

While mechanical engineer or related degree is nice, experience with G-Code and MasterCam recent G-CODE experience required. This is DAY shift role, great company, solid benefits. You can expect air-condition, clean environment, Exceptional work/life balance. While related degree preferred the client might consider a highly skilled technician with strong G-Code and MasterCam, or Solidworks experience. This is small shop, 85 employees, just lost a 37 year employee to retirement

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Just really low key, low work pressure