Manufacturing Engineer - RELOCATION OFFERED!

CyberCoders; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision Plan

RELOCATION Assistance

401k

Growth Opportunities

Bonus

Job summary

CyberCoders seeks a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to optimize automotive production processes, drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements, and reduce waste. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with design, quality, supply chain and maintenance teams.

You will lead root-cause analysis (DMAIC, FMEA) and guide process improvements, including time studies, capacity planning, and equipment validation. Relocation assistance is offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in heavy industry.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience; Green Belt/Black Belt a plus.
• Experience with FMEA, SPC and root-cause analysis; knowledge of automation/PLC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize manufacturing processes for automotive production.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions using Six Sigma methods.
• Implement Lean initiatives (5S, SMED, Kaizen, value stream mapping) to cut waste.
• Collaborate with design, quality, supply chain and maintenance for manufacturability.
• Create process docs, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Conduct time studies and capacity analyses to improve throughput.
• Support installation and validation of new manufacturing equipment and automation.
• Track KPIs and report improvements to stakeholders.
• Train production staff on process changes, quality standards and safety.
• Willingness to relocate; relocation assistance offered.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root-cause analysis

DMAIC

FMEA

SPC

Process improvement

Automation

PLC-based equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Excel

Statistical software

PLC programming / automation tools

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - RELOCATION OFFERED!

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and drive continuous improvement in production processes. The role focuses on optimizing manufacturing systems, improving quality and throughput, and implementing lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce cost and waste. This position offers relocation assistance for the right candidate and provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic industrial environment with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize manufacturing processes for automotive production to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues using Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, FMEA).
• Plan and implement Lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, SMED, Kaizen, value stream mapping) to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with product design, quality, supply chain and maintenance teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth product launch.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform time studies, capacity analysis and production layout improvements to enhance throughput and resource utilization.
• Support installation, commissioning and validation of new manufacturing equipment and automation solutions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare reports to track improvements and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Provide training and technical guidance to production staff on process changes, quality standards and safety practices.
• Willingness to relocate; relocation assistance offered for selected candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in heavy industrial sector.
• Practical experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with process improvement tools (FMEA, SPC, root-cause analysis) and familiarity with automation and PLC-based equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, project management and data analysis skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and statistical software.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with experience working in cross-functional environments.
• Willingness to relocate; relocation assistance offered for selected candidate.

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plan
• RELOCATION Assistance
• 401k
• Endless Growth Opportunities
• Bonus