Manufacturing Engineer

Marelli; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marelli is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Canton, MS team, reporting to the production manager with dotted line to engineering. The role focuses on developing manufacturing processes, documentation, and supplier negotiations to support new product launches.

You will lead process trials, implement improvements, maintain quality systems, and drive kaizen activities while collaborating with a global, fast-paced team. Join Marelli to contribute to future mobility in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field with 2–5 years of experience
• Certification may be required in some areas
• Experience with integrated computer programs and/or applications
• Excellent communication, administrative, and organizational skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Must pass background checks and pre-employment tests, including drug screening

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes for new product launches
• Create essential line documents (routers, work instructions) for processes
• Negotiate tooling and equipment purchases with suppliers
• Prepare reports and participate in meetings (TPDS, Process Plans)
• Prepare new business quotes including equipment, tooling, and staffing
• Plan manufacturing processes and create technical standards and FMEA
• Run process trials, implement improvements, and address defects
• Maintain QS documentation and 5S standards, assist with asset transfers
• Provide production line support for equipment, quality, efficiency, and maintenance
• Drive safety and kaizen activities to improve quality and efficiency

Skills

Strong communication

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Coordinate multiple projects

Word

Excel

Lotus Notes

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree

Certification (where applicable)

Tools

Word

Excel

Lotus Notes

PowerPoint

Job description

Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.

Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.

Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.

Become a Part of the Marelli team. We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed. We are pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: “Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”

Joining the Marelli [Division] team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, [insert here division definition].

As a global yet fast-evolving company, we're looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.

About The Position

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Canton team, reporting directly to the production manager with a dotted line to engineering.

This position is based at our office in Canton, MS.

As the manufacturing engineer at Marelli, you will be responsible/support/elevate.....

Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Develop new manufacturing processes to support new product launch activities
• Develop essential line documents (routers, work instructions, other documentation) to support processes.
• Negotiate with suppliers for new tooling and equipment purchases.
• Report preparation, meetings and general paperwork (TPDS, Process Plan Sheets, Rework Procedures, etc…).
• New business quotes – including project information request responses (this is all equipment, tooling, manning, and standard time needed for new business)
• Manufacturing process planning - creating engineering technical standards and process failure mode analysis for each new product line.
• Manufacturing process trial and improvements – creating and implementing problem/cause/countermeasure strategy and evaluating defects.
• QS documentation and 5S condition – including completing run at rate forms, fixed asset transfer forms, equipment run off check sheets, etc.
• Manufacturing Production Line Support (Equipment, quality, efficiency, maintenance, etc.) and technical guidance.
• Equipment/Product Improvement (Standard Time, Quality, Error Proof)
• Work outside FEM cover needs for Quality concerning Exhaust parts
• Make sure all machinery is safe. Conduct Kaizen activities, improving quality and efficiency, Write and Update SOS and assist with GKD support.

What Qualifications You Will Bring

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and two to five years experience in related field
• or-
• A Master’s Degree and generally two to four years experience in related field.
• Certification is required in some areas.
• Have experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications.
• Have strong communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs.
• Be able to pass all background checks and pre-employment tests, including any required drug test.
• Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job

Intermediate to advanced experience (beyond basic data entry) working with computer applications such as Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint, and other presentation applications and/or software.

What Does This Position Offer You

• Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
• Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.

About Us

Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.

Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.

Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.

Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!

At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.