Manufacturing Engineer

Talent Wave Associates; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates seeks a manufacturing process engineer to drive continuous improvement in a Georgia facility, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost through process enhancements. The role supports new programs, capital projects, and ongoing production to boost operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading Kaizen events, line balancing, SOP development, and collaboration with suppliers and shop floor personnel to optimize processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 5+ years of related business experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Support new programs, capital projects, and equipment launches.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions.
• Lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Perform line balancing, plant layout, and workflow optimization.
• Lead root cause analysis for production issues.
• Interact with suppliers and shop floor staff to resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Are you passionate about optimizing manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic environment?

About the Role

This position focuses on enhancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance through process improvements in a large-scale manufacturing facility. The role supports new program launches, capital projects, and ongoing production processes, contributing significantly to the organization's operational efficiency and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Support the development and launch of new programs, capital projects, and manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation, including SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Maintain and update tooling standards and support tooling and equipment procurement and validation.
• Prepare request-for-quote packages and support supplier selection and implementation activities.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and process improvements to achieve cost and operational objectives.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to optimize operational performance.
• Conduct line balancing, workstation design, and plant layout improvements.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process and production issues.
• Support APQP activities and ensure manufacturing equipment meets program requirements.
• Provide support to production operations, including operator training and process validation.
• Conduct Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to improve operational performance.
• Evaluate engineering changes and coordinate implementation activities.
• Work with suppliers to resolve manufacturing and process-related issues.
• Develop productive working relationships with shop floor personnel.
• Evaluate, communicate, and implement improvement ideas.
• Understand business accounting practices for evaluating investments and cost reductions.
• Support visits to satellite facilities for manufacturing assessments.
• Work weekends and travel as required by business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Five or more years of related business experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and automation systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and root cause analysis tools.
• Experience supporting new product launches and process development activities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other CAD software.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with capacity analysis, line balancing, and workflow optimization.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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