Engineer- Manufacturing/Tooling

SHIVELY DIVERSIFIED MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SHIVELY DIVERSIFIED MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC in Spring Hill, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize tooling, reduce costs, and ensure smooth, safe production. You will analyze processes, design tooling, and implement improvements across the plant while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, at least five years of production machining experience, and strong problem-solving and blueprint-reading skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of production machining or closely related experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics; strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Experience designing and tooling parts in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with computers and ability to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Resolve tool-related problems in manufacturing as the single point of contact.
• Coordinate with the plant to resolve safety, quality, throughput, or cost issues related to tooling.
• Generate and implement cost savings ideas to reduce tooling and manufacturing costs.
• Manage weekly tooling spend against a variable piece cost budget.
• Perform and document tool trials and adhere to customer tool test procedures.
• Update tool drawings and documentation as required.
• Develop systems to recondition and reuse tooling economically.
• Attend operations and problem-solving meetings.
• Support cross-functional teams to achieve plant metrics.
• Recommend optimized machining processes and cutting parameters.
• Introduce new technology and improved tooling designs.
• Provide year-over-year cost per piece reduction plans.
• Coordinate with preset team on tool setup techniques.
• Maintain PFEP and use Top Spend Data to initiate savings projects.
• Complete required cost savings and tool test documentation; report non-conformances and CARs.
• Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards.
• Make decisions within general standards or procedures.
• Report near misses and cooperate with investigations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Proficiency with computers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing company. Our customers drive the work we do, and we empower our employees to deliver best-in-class service. As part of our team, you are responsible for identifying new methods, resolving problems, achieving cost savings, and working with internal teams to ensure production runs smoothly and safely. Our ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, professional experience within a manufacturing and design environment, and strong problem-solving and math skills.

We will not consider candidates who require sponsorship or relocation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact to resolve tool-related problems in manufacturing
• Coordinate with the plant to resolve safety, quality, throughput, or cost issues related to tooling
• Generate and implement cost savings ideas to reduce tool and manufacturing costs
• Manage weekly tooling spend against a variable piece cost budget
• Perform and document tool trials and adhere to customer tool test procedures
• Revise and update tool drawings and documentation as required
• Develop new systems to recondition and re-use tooling when economically feasible
• Attend regularly scheduled operations and team problem-solving meetings
• Assist team in resolving machining and tooling-related issues relating to costs, scrap rates, and low production rates
• Support cross-functional teams to achieve overall plant metrics
• Recommend optimized machining processes and cutting parameters
• Introduce new technology and improved tooling designs
• Provide year-over-year cost per Piece reduction plans
• Coordinate with the preset team on proper tool setup techniques
• Maintain PFEP and use PFEP and Top Spend Data to initiate savings projects
• Complete required cost savings and tool test documentationReport and document non-conformances, CARs, and continuous improvements
• Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards for the site
• Make decisions within the limits of general standards or procedures
• Report near misses and incidents to the site manager and cooperate with investigations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5 years of experience working in production machining, a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or experience working in a closely related technical field is preferred
• Prior experience designing and tooling parts in a manufacturing environment
• Strong math and problem-solving skills and ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Proficiency with computers
• Able to work with little to no supervision and ability to multitask
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
• Good written and oral communication skills, computer and system knowledge

Benefits

• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits on your 1st day of employment