AI-Driven Manufacturing Process Engineer

Keystone Partners Consulting; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Partners Consulting is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. You will design CAD models with GD&T, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate across production, quality, and supply chain teams while exploring AI-enabled improvements.

The role emphasizes hands-on manufacturing experience, lean methods, and a strong curiosity about applying AI tools to maintenance, inspection, and data analysis in a modern plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with production environments, tooling, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of quality systems and root-cause analysis tools (8D, fishbone, FMEA).
• Curiosity about AI applications in manufacturing and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and quality.
• Create and review CAD models and drawings with GD&T for manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot production issues and lead root-cause analyses.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain teams on new products and changes.
• Develop work instructions, process docs, and SOPs.
• Identify and implement lean improvements and continuous improvement projects.
• Pilot AI-driven tools for predictive maintenance, quality inspection, or data analysis.
• Support capital equipment evaluation, installation, and validation.
• Conduct DFMs reviews for new and existing products.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Curiosity about AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Keystone Partners Consulting is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. You will design CAD models with GD&T, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate across production, quality, and supply chain teams while exploring AI-enabled improvements.

The role emphasizes hands-on manufacturing experience, lean methods, and a strong curiosity about applying AI tools to maintenance, inspection, and data analysis in a modern plant