Manufacturing Engineer

Prolink; Henderson (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee referral program

Job summary

Prolink is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for their Henderson, TN facility to drive hands-on process improvements on the production floor. You will troubleshoot equipment, optimize processes and support lean initiatives to reduce downtime and waste.

The role emphasizes collaboration with operators, maintenance and engineering teams, delivering sustainable fixes and robust documentation to sustain gains over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling and process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to identify production problems and implement sustainable solutions.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working directly with production and maintenance teams.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, tooling and production processes.
• Identify and resolve issues related to downtime, scrap, quality defects and production efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, tooling and fixtures.
• Work closely with production operators, maintenance personnel and engineering teams.
• Lead process improvements focused on efficiency, quality and cost reduction.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions and engineering changes.
• Support equipment installations, modifications and manufacturing process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Prolink is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for an established manufacturing company in Henderson, TN.

This position focuses on hands-on manufacturing engineering, equipment troubleshooting, process optimization and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly on the production floor, solving technical problems and implementing improvements that positively impact manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, tooling and production processes.
• Identify and resolve issues related to downtime, scrap, quality defects and production efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, tooling and fixtures.
• Work closely with production operators, maintenance personnel and engineering teams.
• Lead process improvements focused on efficiency, quality and cost reduction.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions and engineering changes.
• Support equipment installations, modifications and manufacturing process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling and process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to identify production problems and implement sustainable solutions.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working directly with production and maintenance teams.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metal fabrication, forming or welding processes.
• Experience with wire forming or projection welding.
• Knowledge of tooling and fixture design.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar engineering software.
• Background in high-volume manufacturing operations.

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 annually

depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee referral program