Manufacturing Engineer

MJC Inc; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MJC Inc in Cartersville, GA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and improve production processes, boost efficiency, quality and safety. You will optimize layouts and workflows, and oversee equipment design, installation, and upgrades to support rapid, reliable manufacturing.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology, 2–5 years in manufacturing, and experience with CAD, layout tools, DFMA/DFA and FMEA.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency with machinery, CAD software, and layout tools; DFMA/FMEA familiarity.
• Lean Six Sigma training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Optimize plant layouts and workflows to streamline operations.
• Oversee design, installation, and upgrades of manufacturing equipment.
• Develop tooling, flow lines, and documentation for production.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methods to improve process effectiveness.
• Lead on-site contractors to ensure project completion.
• Perform FMEA to mitigate risks.
• Document using MS Office and layout tools.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

FMEA

CAD software

Layout tools

Project management

MS Office

DFM/DFA

Contractor management

Education

BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD software

Layout tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Purpose:- The Manufacturing Engineer at MJC INC is responsible for designing and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. This role involves optimizing layouts and workflows, overseeing equipment design, installation, and upgrades, and developing tooling, flow lines, and documentation. The Manufacturing Engineer will support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives and justify equipment costs, while managing on-site contractors to ensure seamless operations.Key Responsibilities:- Design and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.- Optimize plant layouts and workflows to streamline operations.- Oversee the design, installation, and upgrade of manufacturing equipment.- Develop tooling, flow lines, and documentation to support production.- Support DFM/DFA initiatives and justify equipment costs.- Manage and coordinate contractors on-site to ensure project completion.- Utilize CAD and layout tools to design efficient manufacturing systems.- Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve process effectiveness.- Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to mitigate risks.- Employ strong project management skills to deliver projects on time and within budget.- Utilize MS Office applications to document and report on manufacturing processes.Required Education:- B.S. in Engineering or Engineering Technology.Required Experience:- 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.- Proficiency with machinery, manufacturing processes, CAD software, and layout tools.- Experience working in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing settings.- Strong project management skills.- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.- Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing/Design for Assembly (DFM/DFA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).- Lean Six Sigma training is preferred.Required Skills and Abilities:- Ability to design and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.- Skill in optimizing layouts and workflows for manufacturing operations.- Competence in overseeing equipment design, installation, and upgrades.- Capability to develop tooling, flow lines, and comprehensive documentation.- Ability to justify equipment costs effectively.- Experience in managing contractors on-site.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.