Lean Manufacturing Engineer II

Mississippi Power Co; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to advance lean manufacturing, Standard Work, and flow efficiency on the shop floor. You will collaborate across departments to resolve assembly issues, improve layouts, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a solid engineering background, hands-on production experience, and proficiency with CAD, ERP (IFS), and data analysis. Occasional travel and hybrid/onsite work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement; Green Belt certification preferred.
• Experience in assembly of generator sets, switchgear, and/or metal fabrication equipment preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills using engineering principles and techniques.
• Hands-on production shop floor experience.
• Effective communication skills, especially when resolving assembly issues with production teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD systems, data analysis, and database tools.
• Experience with facility layout design using AutoCAD.
• Basic understanding of ERP systems (IFS preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, 3D models, specification sheets, and shop orders.
• Solid understanding of flow diagrams, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), PFMEAs, and layout design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally across departments to support operational goals.
• Lead shop floor 5S initiatives.
• Develop and improve processes, including Standard Work, SOPs, work instructions, and flowcharts.
• Analyze data to identify waste and process bottlenecks.
• Lead Lean activities such as Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and process mapping.
• Design and optimize work center layouts to improve space, materials, personnel, and equipment.
• Support BOM setup, including product structure and routings.
• Maintain and update facility layouts in CAD to reflect improvements, relocations, and growth.
• Conduct time studies and observations as needed.
• Perform capacity analysis and drive material flow improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Value Stream Mapping

DFMA

CAD

G-code

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

ERP (IFS)

CAD/PLM tools

Job description

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to advance lean manufacturing, Standard Work, and flow efficiency on the shop floor. You will collaborate across departments to resolve assembly issues, improve layouts, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a solid engineering background, hands-on production experience, and proficiency with CAD, ERP (IFS), and data analysis. Occasional travel and hybrid/onsite work are expected.