Manufacturing Engineer (50174)

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. This role analyzes production methods, equipment, materials, and workflows to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence. Working cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and engineering teams, the Industrial Manufacturing Engineer implements process improvements, supports new product introductions, and drives lean manufacturing initiatives to achieve business objectives.

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager Indirect, this position is based on-site in Parsons, TN*.

Major Accountability:

• Documentation of assembly processes, work instructions, procedures, and plant layouts
• Ensure assembly times are monitored and documented, and related issues tracked, to provide input to operations staff on needed improvements.
• Maintain MBOM, Product Routings, and Standards
• Coordinate Engineering Change process between Design Engineering and Manufacturing for product design issues / improvements
• Drive Continuous Improvement of processes and assembly methods by using Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma tools
• Lead or support capital equipment projects

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM), Product Routings, Plant Layouts, and Work Instructions for Manufacturing while interacting with hourly employees and office personnel
• Perform role on Safety Incident Investigation Teams, as needed, and conduct safety inspections and tasks as required
• Drives continuous improvement and lean initiatives with a focus on workflow, layout, Kaizen events, standardized work, 5S, and automation
• Support or leads projects to improve processes and product designs (i.e. fixturing, design changes, and capital equipment justifications)
• Support or lead the adoption of new technologies within the manufacturing environment
• Support the New Product Development and Engineering Change processes through process documentation, routing maintenance, pilot runs, and employee training
• Recommends product design improvements to ensure manufacturability and ease of assembly
• Performs workflow balancing and time studies
• Works as a liaison between engineering and manufacturing to ensure a smooth implementation of deviations and Engineering Change Notices
• Maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, manufacturing processes, and work force utilization
• Consistently operate in a manner that aligns to the Company Core Values