Automotive Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & Six Sigma (Relocation)

CyberCoders; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision Plan

RELOCATION Assistance

401k

Growth Opportunities

Bonus

Job summary

CyberCoders seeks a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to optimize automotive production processes, drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements, and reduce waste. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with design, quality, supply chain and maintenance teams.

You will lead root-cause analysis (DMAIC, FMEA) and guide process improvements, including time studies, capacity planning, and equipment validation. Relocation assistance is offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in heavy industry.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience; Green Belt/Black Belt a plus.
• Experience with FMEA, SPC and root-cause analysis; knowledge of automation/PLC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize manufacturing processes for automotive production.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions using Six Sigma methods.
• Implement Lean initiatives (5S, SMED, Kaizen, value stream mapping) to cut waste.
• Collaborate with design, quality, supply chain and maintenance for manufacturability.
• Create process docs, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Conduct time studies and capacity analyses to improve throughput.
• Support installation and validation of new manufacturing equipment and automation.
• Track KPIs and report improvements to stakeholders.
• Train production staff on process changes, quality standards and safety.
• Willingness to relocate; relocation assistance offered.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root-cause analysis

DMAIC

FMEA

SPC

Process improvement

Automation

PLC-based equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Excel

Statistical software

PLC programming / automation tools

Job description

CyberCoders seeks a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to optimize automotive production processes, drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements, and reduce waste. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with design, quality, supply chain and maintenance teams.

You will lead root-cause analysis (DMAIC, FMEA) and guide process improvements, including time studies, capacity planning, and equipment validation. Relocation assistance is offered for the right candidate.