Manufacturing Engineer

Siemens Energy; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work culture

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401K with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Manufacturing & Process Engineer in the United States. You will split time between office and factory floor, leading cross-functional improvements across administrative and production processes for Voltage Regulator lines.

You will drive lean initiatives, redesign layouts, implement automation, and conduct time studies, while promoting safety, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and process optimization.
• Hands-on experience with automation technologies and time study methods.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean initiatives to optimize manufacturing and administrative processes.
• Redesign factory layouts to improve workflow, safety and scalability.
• Implement automation solutions to boost productivity and quality.
• Conduct time studies and process analyses to identify bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations and admin teams to integrate new processes.
• Support training initiatives to foster operational excellence.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Automation technologies

Time study methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering

Tools

Automation tools

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Manufacturing & Process Engineer, you’ll split your time between the office and the factory floor, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements across both administrative and manufacturing processes for our Voltage Regulator production lines. Your day will involve analyzing workflows, conducting time studies, and driving lean initiatives to boost efficiency and productivity in all areas of the operation. You’ll lead projects, solve problems, and support the integration of new technologies—all while ensuring a safe, high-performing, and continuously improving work environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead Lean initiatives to optimize both manufacturing and administrative processes, reducing waste and driving continuous improvement.
• Redesign factory layouts to improve workflow, safety, and scalability.
• Implement automation solutions and new technologies to enhance productivity and quality in production and support functions.
• Conduct time studies and process analyses to identify bottlenecks and recommend actionable improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and administrative teams to integrate new processes and technologies.
• Support training initiatives to promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and process optimization.
• Hands-on experience with automation technologies and time study methodologies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, along with strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid! The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards/Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits & parental leave https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs #LI-CDS

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