Line Product Engineering Technician

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Installation Products Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Project Lead Engineer to drive production process definition and optimization for cost, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes cycle-time analysis, process documentation, and hands-on floor support on a defined shift pattern. The candidate should have 2+ years of manufacturing experience (or equivalent) and be comfortable training operators, leading teams, and collaborating with maintenance, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associate/HS with manufacturing experience as specified.
• Experience on the production floor and knowledge of process optimization.
• Ability to work 90% on the production floor.
• Experience training others and leading teams.
• Background in maintenance or engineering disciplines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define production processes to optimize cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Analyze cycle times and sequence definitions for new production processes.
• Provide hands-on support on the production floor and troubleshoot issues.
• Train operators and deliver standard work instructions.
• Monitor KPIs such as line balance, quality, productivity, and adherence.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and engineering to prevent disruptions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Training & mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years manufacturing experience

Associate's degree with 4+ years manufacturing experience

High School Diploma with 6+ years manufacturing experience

Job description

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

Senior Project Lead Engineer

Your role and responsibilities

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to support production process definition to ensure optimization of cost, quality, and on-time delivery of product.
• Each day, you will participate in the sequence definition, cycle time calculation, and analysis of the working phases of new production processes/products.
• You will also showcase your expertise by sharing cycle time data with internal teams.
• The work model for the role is: Onsite
• You will be mainly accountable for: Preparing technical documentation regarding the process phases, related methods, and cycle times.
• Ensuring that updated process and technical documentation are provided to Supply Chain Management teams to support supplier evaluations and proper supplier agreements.
• Providing hands‑on support on the production floor by troubleshooting manufacturing issues, identifying root causes, and implementing process improvements to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Serving as a technical resource for operators, delivering training on new processes, standard work instructions, and best practices while ensuring successful adoption of operational changes.
• Monitoring and supporting key production KPIs, including line balance, quality performance, productivity, and process adherence, to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Participating in the definition of action plans, training of relevant Maintenance and Production teams, and other support activities during the internal/external process and equipment start‑up.
• Collaborating closely with operators, maintenance teams, quality personnel, and engineering groups to proactively identify potential production issues, resolve problems quickly, and prevent future disruptions.
• Demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills by coaching operators, conveying corrective actions professionally, fostering a positive team environment, and adapting effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑change manufacturing setting.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience OR Associate's degree with 4+ years of relevant manufacturing experience OR High School Diploma with 6+ years of relevant manufacturing experience; applicable internships, co‑ops, or apprenticeships may be counted toward the experience requirement.
• Manufacturing experience as an Operator, Product Trainer, Technician, Line Coordinator, Quality Technician, or similar role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work 90% of the time on the production floor
• Experience training and mentoring others
• Background in Maintenance, Pre‑Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related manufacturing disciplines preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement
• Nice to Have: Experience delivering product training, serving as a trainer or mentor for manufacturing personnel, working as an Automation Technician, or performing hands‑on manufacturing, production, maintenance, or technical operations in a fast‑paced production environment.

Shift Availability: Positions are available on 2nd Shift (Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM-2:00 AM) , Weekend Nights (Friday-Sunday, 6:00 PM-6:00 AM) , and Compressed Weekend Days (Thursday-Sunday, 8:00 AM-7:00 PM) ; overtime opportunities may be available based on business needs.

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