Lean Manufacturing Process Engineer: NPI and Tooling Lead

Roller Die + Forming USA; Rossville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Roller Die + Forming USA is seeking an engineer to provide hands-on support for roll forming and stamping, driving root-cause resolution and continuous improvement. You will work with operators, maintenance, quality, and tooling teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes Lean methods (SMED, 5S/6S, standard work) and involvement in new product introductions, tooling reviews, and line modernization. On-site Georgia location with strong teamwork and problem-solving focus.

Qualifications

• Lean (SMED, 5S/6S, standard work, continuous improvement) experience.
• Structured root-cause problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong blueprint reading; AutoCAD (2D) familiarity for simple drawings.
• Ability to work in multifunctional teams and communicate clearly with operators, maintenance, quality, tooling.
• Basic knowledge of industrial machine controls and electrical circuits.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support for roll forming and stamping issues; own problems through root cause, corrective action, and verification.
• Identify and drive process improvements to reduce downtime and scrap using Lean principles.
• Lead Kaizen, 5S/6S, and continuous improvement projects within scope and schedule.
• Lead tooling trials and support ramp-up for new product launches; review customer drawings for compliance.
• Review/tool up tooling revisions; create/modify simple tooling drawings and review designs.
• Assist Engineering Manager in evaluating machinery for new lines, including roll forming mills and stamping presses.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

SMED

5S/6S

Root Cause Analysis

Blueprint Reading

AutoCAD

Team Collaboration

Electrical Schematics

Industrial Troubleshooting

Mechanical Design

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CAD Software

3D Modeling

Job description

Roller Die + Forming USA is seeking an engineer to provide hands-on support for roll forming and stamping, driving root-cause resolution and continuous improvement. You will work with operators, maintenance, quality, and tooling teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes Lean methods (SMED, 5S/6S, standard work) and involvement in new product introductions, tooling reviews, and line modernization. On-site Georgia location with strong teamwork and problem-solving focus.