Manufacturing Engineer

Jostens; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K immediate vesting

Paid time off

Company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jostens is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor of our printing facility. You will provide guidance on equipment evaluation, installation, maintenance, and automation projects, partnering with maintenance and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Lean Manufacturing training/experience.
• Printing experience preferred (Commercial/Yearbook).

Responsibilities

• Support plant infrastructure, equipment, and automation projects.
• Collaborate with maintenance to plan equipment upgrades and repairs.
• Conduct PFMEA, SPC, and time-and-motion studies to improve processes.
• Assist with budgeting and cost-control for capital projects.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean methodologies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive QCDS initiatives.
• Support safety initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in space planning and risk prevention activities.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Step into a high-impact role where innovation and agility meets precision! Join our fast-paced printing facility as a Manufacturing Engineer and help drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

This role is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise for the evaluation, selection, installation, maintenance, reliability, modification and improvement of the infrastructure and manufacturing equipment for Jostens Printing Business, to include automation projects.

You will partner with all departments and team members to support and drive current and new Quality, Cost, Delivery and Safety initiatives utilizing continuous improvement and lean methodologies. This role coordinates activities with a variety of outside contractors, setting scope of work, evaluating costs, and ensuring desired outcomes.

You will be involved in equipment installation projects, monitoring and and enhancing utility usage and requirements. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment and enjoy spending significant time on the production floor, this opportunity may be an excellent fit for you!

YOU HAVE:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and/or equivalent experience.

Experience: At least 3 years of Engineering experience in a manufacturing facility in a full time and/or internship capacity.

Technical Competencies: Excellent computer skills in Excel, MS Word, Power Point & Outlook email.

Engineering Design Software Skills: Experience in CAD Design Tools such as AutoCAD/SolidWorks and/or similar software.

Manufacturing knowledge: Working knowledge of production equipment and critical plant support systems. Possesses a solid foundation in both mechanical and electrical engineering principles, with practical application in plant operations.

Drive & Innovation: Demonstrates strong capability in organizing work, prioritizing tasks, and effectively delegating to appropriate resources. Improves existing processes, products or systems and finds ways to reduce waste or downtime.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborates closely with Engineers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient execution and continuous improvement of projects and operational initiatives.

Organizational Proficiency: Detail-oriented and effective time-management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Methodologies & Lean Principles: Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and/or Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement training and/or experience.

Preferred Skills: Lean Six Sigma certification, TPM, or similar certifications. Experience in the development and implementation of automation projects. Printing experience (Commercial and/or Yearbook).

YOU WILL:

Support Plant Infrastructure, Equipment & Automation: Responsible for assisting in the evaluation, selection, installation, maintenance, reliability, modification, and continuous improvement of plant infrastructure and equipment, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. Supports automation initiatives and projects to enhance plant performance and efficiency.

Collaborate with Maintenance & Optimize Equipment: Partners with the Maintenance team to assess needs for new equipment, maintenance, modifications, and both scheduled and unscheduled repairs, as well as special projects as required.

Conduct Process Analysis: Perform PFMEA, statistical process control, and time and motion studies. Study operational sequences to improve business and manufacturing processes.

Apply Budget & Cost Control Initiatives: Develops and maintains strong relationships with external contractors and vendors while maintaining costs and budget performance. Participates in the development of capital and expense budgets and provides ongoing monthly review and oversight as assigned.

Lead Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Support: Partners across all departments to drive Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety (QCDS) initiatives using continuous improvement and lean methodologies to enhance operational performance.

Assist with Risk Prevention & Support Facility Space Planning: participates in property loss prevention and insurance activities, including assessments, corrective actions, and claims management. Collaborates with engineering department and plant leadership to define space requirements and support effective facility allocation.

Demonstrate Operational Flexibility & Production Support: Provides support across production and other departments as needed, demonstrating flexibility in work schedule and responsiveness to shifting priorities and operational demands.

Ensure Safety Compliance & Regulatory Adherence: Supports plant safety initiatives and procedures while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and maintaining a strong safety-first culture.

LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:

• We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
• We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
• We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays.
• We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.

ABOUT US:

Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 127 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here .

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):

Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at [e-mail] .

Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Jostens provides products, programs and services that help our customers celebrate moments that matter. Our mission is to Capture. Celebrate. Inspire. We extend our mission to working with our valued suppliers to partner with us to provide keepsakes designed to help consumers capture and celebrate moments that matter, and inspire them for a lifetime. The Jostens team is passionate about living and practicing our values, our Code of Conduct, and our commitment to sustainability in every interaction.

Every member of the Jostens team is accountable to customers and suppliers to act with integrity and responsibility, to respect and recognize and to embrace change. We believe that living our values is required to earn customer loyalty and meet the expectations of all our stakeholders.

It is through our mission and values that Jostens conducts all business with respect to the customers we serve and the communities in which we work.