Manufacturing Engineer

Adecco US, Inc.; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision

401k with company match

PTO

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Adecco US, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate and improve processes, reduce costs, and drive quality across production lines in Tennessee.

You will lead root-cause analyses, implement lean initiatives such as Kaizen and 5S, design tooling, and support new product introductions while maintaining up-to-date process documentation. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in manufacturing engineering, a degree in engineering, and knowledge of ISO/TS and IATF standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ISO/TS and IATF standards.
• Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Client cannot sponsor.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost reduction
• Design and modify tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support production goals
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for production issues
• Implement lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, standard work, etc.)
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes
• Develop and maintain process documentation (work instructions, PFMEA, control plans)
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions as needed

Skills

Engineering experience

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ISO/TS & IATF standards

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PFMEA

Control plans

Kaizen

5S

Standard work

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost reduction

• Design and modify tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support production goals

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for production issues

• Implement lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, standard work, etc.)

• Support new product introductions and engineering changes

• Develop and maintain process documentation (work instructions, PFMEA, control plans)

• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive corrective actions as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience within a manufacturing environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ISO/TS and IATF standards

• Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Client is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary starting in the 60k-80k range (based on experience)

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health/dental/vision, 401k with company match, PTO, career advancement opportunities with a growing, successful manufacturer, and more.

Pay Details

$60,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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