Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

Software Placement Group, SPG; Dandridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is assisting a major East Tennessee manufacturer in recruiting an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to support automation improvements on high-volume production lines in Dandridge.

You will develop and maintain control plans, conduct process capability studies, prepare PFMEA documentation, and write technical work instructions for equipment and processes, helping advance automation across production lines.

Qualifications

• AS degree with at least 5 years of engineering experience in high-volume manufacturing (if BS degree not held).
• BS Engineering degree preferred; PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support projects aimed at further automating production lines
• Conduct process capability studies
• Develop and maintain control plans
• Prepare PFMEA documentation
• Write technical work instructions for equipment and processes

Skills

Automation knowledge

Process capability studies

Control plans

PFMEA

PLC troubleshooting

Education

AS degree in Engineering

BS Engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

Location: Dandridge, TN | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A major manufacturing employer in the greater East Tennessee area is seeking an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join its high-volume, fast-paced production operation. The facility blends state-of-the-art automation with manual processes, and this role will play a key part in advancing automation efforts across production lines.

What you'll do

• Support projects aimed at further automating production lines
• Conduct process capability studies
• Develop and maintain control plans
• Prepare PFMEA documentation
• Write technical work instructions for equipment and processes

Required qualifications

• AS degree with at least 5 years of engineering experience in high-volume manufacturing (if BS Engineering degree not held)

Preferred qualifications

• BS Engineering degree preferred
• PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus

Compensation and benefits

• Strong salary and benefits package

Why this role

This is a well-established employer in East Tennessee offering a good work environment along with a strong salary and benefits package.