Early-Career Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Tooling

SSW Advanced Technologies; Henderson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SSW Advanced Technologies in Henderson, TN is seeking two entry‑level Manufacturing Engineers I to learn and grow on the production floor. You will assist with equipment setup, process implementation, and startup support while contributing to lean projects and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or engineers early in their careers who enjoy hands‑on work, problem solving, and cross‑functional collaboration with operations and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or pursuing in an engineering discipline.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manufacturing equipment setup and process implementation.
• Support production startups, changeovers, and process validation activities.
• Troubleshoot production issues and help identify root causes.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and recommend improvements.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop standard work instructions and process documentation.
• Support quality, safety, and productivity initiatives across the facility.
• Support tooling and fixture design projects.
• Assist with tooling modifications and improvements.
• Create and update engineering drawings and documentation.
• Work with production personnel to identify tooling‑related opportunities.
• Participate in process development and manufacturing optimization projects.
• Support implementation of new tooling and equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing and tooling challenges.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Manufacturing environment

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Tools

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Job description

SSW Advanced Technologies in Henderson, TN is seeking two entry‑level Manufacturing Engineers I to learn and grow on the production floor. You will assist with equipment setup, process implementation, and startup support while contributing to lean projects and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or engineers early in their careers who enjoy hands‑on work, problem solving, and cross‑functional collaboration with operations and quality teams.