Manufacturing Engineer

Pernod Ricard; Fort Smith (AR); Hybrid; USD 78,300 - 97,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Great benefits

Job summary

Pernod Ricard USA in Fort Smith, AR, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate and improve manufacturing processes. You will design layouts, drive cost-efficiency, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across operations.

The role requires a degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering and 4–5 years of experience. CAD/CAM skills and Lean Six Sigma are preferred, with a hybrid work policy allowing remote up to two days weekly.

Qualifications

• Degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering is required.
• 4–5 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• Experience evaluating and troubleshooting operations, processes, and machinery.
• Experience using CAD, CAM, data analysis programs, and related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Visio and Project).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating existing manufacturing processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Determining problem resolutions and implementing improvements.
• Developing layouts for equipment, processes, and workflow.
• Researching and developing new processes, equipment, and products.
• Implementing cost-saving measures and quality control systems.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Maintaining documentation and preparing reports.
• Analyzing production data to provide recommendations to maintenance and production teams.
• Conducting tests and monitoring equipment process performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Industrial engineering

Interpersonal skills

Mathematics

Education

Bachelors in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD

CAM

Data analysis software

Job description

Position Summary

Salary range for this role, based in Fort Smith, is $78,300.00 to $97,900.00.

We are looking for a talented manufacturing engineer to evaluate and improve manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include identifying areas for improvement, maintaining high levels of manufacturing and product quality, designing new products and methods, and ensuring cost‑efficiency, conformance with regulatory standards, and safety compliance.

Manufacturing Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluating existing manufacturing processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Determining problem resolutions and implementing improvements.
• Developing detailed layouts for equipment, processes, and workflow.
• Researching and developing new processes, equipment, and products.
• Implementing cost‑saving measures and quality control systems.
• Ensuring manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety standards and legal regulations.
• Maintaining research and activity documentation and preparing reports.
• Analyzing production data to provide recommendations to maintenance & production teams on focus areas.
• Completing heat map exercises and Pareto production issues from Demeter to align with site priorities.
• Conducting research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing.
• Establishing safety procedures for individuals working with dangerous chemicals.
• Conducting tests and monitoring the equipment process performance throughout production.
• Troubleshooting problems associated with manufacturing processes.
• Evaluating processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Estimating production costs.

Manufacturing Engineer Skills & Qualifications

• Analytical skills for troubleshooting designs that do not work as planned, asking the right questions, and finding effective solutions.
• Ingenuity in applying broad industrial engineering concepts to address specific production problems.
• Interpersonal skills in developing positive working relationships with other employees involved in the production process.
• Mathematical skills, including advanced topics and calculus, for analysis and design.

Manufacturing Engineer Education & Experience

• Degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering required.
• 4–5 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• Experience evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing operations, processes, and machinery.
• Experience using CAD, CAM, data analysis programs, and related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Visio and Project).
• High level of technical expertise.
• Strong analytical thinker; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification strongly preferred.

We offer employees great benefits and perks. For details, see PRUSABenefits.com.

Our flexible work policy allows a hybrid arrangement with the option to work remotely up to two days a week.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and we do not and will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or any other classification protected by law. Offers are subject to United States local terms.

Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the hiring process. To request accommodations, contact [e-mail].