Manufacturing Engineer

Korn Ferry; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry seeks a Manufacturing Engineering professional for its southeastern Mississippi operation of a well-established Industrial Equipment Manufacturer. This plant operates as an end-to-end, high-mix facility with a strong emphasis on productivity, quality, and Lean improvements.

The role requires cross-functional leadership with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams, plus hands-on problem solving, time studies, and capacity analysis to drive efficiency and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field, or extensive experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering in industrial environments (metal fabrication, assembly, engineered-to-order, or high-mix).
• Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, Kaizen, and cost-reduction experience.
• Proven process engineering focus on productivity, quality, and throughput.
• Hands-on problem-solving with root-cause analysis and data-driven decisions.
• Experience with time studies, capacity analysis, labor optimization, and efficiency initiatives.
• Strong cross-functional leadership across production, quality, maintenance, and engineering.

Skills

5+ years Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Kaizen

Cost reduction

Process engineering

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decision making

Time studies

Capacity analysis

Labor optimization

Manufacturing efficiency initiatives

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS ME, IE or related. Will consider non-degreed with extensive experience.

Job description

A well-established, financially strong, and growth-oriented Commercial & Industrial Equipment Manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering professional for its southeastern Mississippi manufacturing operation.

This organization is an industry leader serving a prestigious portfolio of nationally recognized brands. The plant operates as a fully integrated, end-to-end manufacturing facility, with a strong emphasis on highly customized, fabricated, and assembled products. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market leader that values operational excellence, people development, and collaborative culture.

The company offers outstanding total compensation, including a competitive base salary, bonus potential, profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• BS ME, IE or related. Will consider non-degreed with extensive experience.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment, metal fabrication, assembly, engineered-to-order, or high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, and cost reduction experience
• Proven process engineering expertise focused on productivity, quality, and throughput improvements
• Hands-on problem-solving skills utilizing root cause analysis and data-driven decision making
• Experience with time studies, capacity analysis, labor optimization, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills working with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams

In addition to the career opportunity, the area offers an excellent quality of life with a cost of living well below the national average, affordable housing, and easy access to universities, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly community events