Lean Manufacturing Engineer & Automation Specialist

Victaulic; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement on the shop floor, support equipment reliability, and scale operations using lean principles and standardization.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance to enhance productivity, troubleshoot issues, and support new equipment installations. This role requires active daily manufacturing engagement and a focus on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks or equivalent solid modeling software.
• Demonstrated ability in process improvement, metric development, and problem-solving.
• Familiarity with steel fabrication processes and construction methods preferred.
• Strong mathematical ability and basic engineering principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean manufacturing, 5S, and Facilities Excellence work as assigned.
• Learn, run, and program automated and robotic equipment; maintain programs and files.
• Improve equipment utilization and workflow for efficiency.
• Partner with Quality on root cause analysis and countermeasures for defects.
• Identify top causes of equipment downtime and implement fixes.
• Support maintenance troubleshooting and preventive maintenance scheduling and spare parts.
• Pull data from multiple sources into reports showing manufacturing performance.
• Spot opportunities for new technology or equipment and justify/implement it.
• Create, review, and update quality and production documentation.
• Lead or support capital project proposals and management.
• Flag safety concerns and help build the fix.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Process Improvement

Data Reporting

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Victaulic is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement on the shop floor, support equipment reliability, and scale operations using lean principles and standardization.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance to enhance productivity, troubleshoot issues, and support new equipment installations. This role requires active daily manufacturing engagement and a focus on safety and quality standards.