Manufacturing Engineer

Spectrum Staffing Services/HRStaffers Inc.; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

14 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

401(k) with company match

Flexible workspaces and schedules

Job summary

A staffing and HR services provider is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to improve production processes in Fort Valley, Georgia. The role involves providing technical support, managing engineering changes, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and over 5 years of experience. Competitive benefits and flexible work schedules are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably with complex assemblies.
• Proficiency reading engineering drawings and using precision measurement tools.
• Experience with PLM and program/launch activities.
• Experience with PLM and program/launch activities; strong project management skills and stakeholder influence.
• Hands-on competence with MS Office; strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Nice to have: CAD proficiency; leadership or production supervision background; automotive industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to production lines.
• Create and maintain tooling, routers, labor standards.
• Build business cases and prepare capital requests.
• Review product design updates in PLM and assess downstream manufacturing impact; plan implementations with minimal disruption.
• Quantify labor effects of design/process changes and develop mitigation plans to protect schedules.
• Build business cases and prepare capital requests to fund equipment and process improvements.
• Develop and implement process improvements leveraging SPC, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Apply structured root-cause methods to resolve production issues and prevent recurrence.
• Operate within an ISO 9000 quality system and produce customer-ready documentation.
• Record activities, metrics, and outcomes; perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Engineering drawing interpretation

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Calipers

Micrometers

MS Office

Job description

Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, labor, and delivery by planning, developing, and implementing production process enhancements. Partner cross-functionally to support engineering changes, stabilize operations, and elevate factory performance through data-driven problem solving and disciplined execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day-to-day technical support to production lines to maintain safety, quality, and throughput.
• Create and maintain tooling, routers, labor standards, raw-material structures, and process instructions to enable timely engineering changes.
• Own goals aligned to Manufacturing Engineering and Operations; report progress and results with clear documentation.
• Review product design updates in PLM and assess downstream manufacturing impact; plan implementations with minimal disruption.
• Quantify labor effects of design/process changes and develop mitigation plans to protect schedules.
• Build business cases and prepare capital requests to fund equipment and process improvements.
• Develop and implement process improvements leveraging SPC, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Apply structured root-cause methods to resolve production issues and prevent recurrence.
• Operate within an ISO 9000 quality system and produce customer-ready documentation.
• Record activities, metrics, and outcomes; perform related duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably with complex assemblies (e.g., body/chassis).
• Proficiency reading engineering drawings and using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers).
• Experience with PLM and program/launch activities; strong project management skills and stakeholder influence.
• Hands-on competence with MS Office; strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Nice to have: CAD proficiency; leadership or production supervision background; automotive industry experience.

BENEFITS

• Impact that matters: Own improvements that directly elevate factory performance and customer outcomes.
• Growth and development: Ongoing professional development and exposure to complex, high-visibility projects.
• Workstyle flexibility: Flexible workspaces and schedules to help you do your best work.
• Supportive culture: Collaborative team environment focused on clear communication and shared objectives.
• Competitive package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 14 paid holidays; vacation; and a 401(k) with company match.