Entry/Junior level Manufacturing Engineer

Keystone Distinction Group; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group seeks an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer in Memphis. The role supports production processes, learns manufacturing systems, and assists with continuous improvement under close supervision.

The candidate will join Lean/Six Sigma projects, help with cost reductions, and coordinate with operators to resolve day-to-day issues. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Introductory Lean concepts (5S, waste reduction).
• CAD exposure (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Excel / basic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining standard work instructions.
• Support process troubleshooting on the production floor.
• Collect and analyze basic production data (scrap, cycle time, downtime).
• Participate in Lean / Six Sigma projects (often as a team member).
• Help implement process improvements and cost reduction ideas.
• Support tooling, fixtures, and equipment setup.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Work with operators and technicians to resolve day-to-day issues.

Skills

Lean concepts

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BSME or equivalent

Tools

CAD exposure

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Our client is a very well established manufacturer of products for the expanding electric power industry. They have an immediate need for an entry/junior level manufacturing engineer to join their staff in Memphis--They would love someone bilingual Spanish/English but it is not mandatory. They will assist with relo, but really ideally for someone who is renting an apartment who would be an inexpensive relo.

This entry-level engineer is responsible for supporting production processes, learning manufacturing systems, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives under close supervision. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

• Assist in developing and maintaining standard work instructions
• Support process troubleshooting on the production floor
• Collect and analyze basic production data (scrap, cycle time, downtime)
• Participate in Lean / Six Sigma projects (often as a team member)
• Help implement process improvements and cost reduction ideas
• Support tooling, fixtures, and equipment setup
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Work with operators and technicians to resolve day-to-day issues

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent
• 0 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Introductory Lean concepts (5S, waste reduction)
• CAD exposure (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Excel / basic data analysis