Manufacturing Engineer

Flex N Gate; Rockford (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate in Rockford, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, build, and maintain equipment and processes that drive safe, efficient, and high-quality automotive manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement.

You will analyze workflows, optimize layouts, collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams, and support new product introductions with tooling and process development.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent related experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 2–5 years’ experience in automotive/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
• Proficiency in engineering CAD software (CAD, CATIA, NX).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates manufacturing processes and designs new systems for new products or improvements.
• Develops manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing methods and equipment; consults with vendors.
• Prepare manufacturing proposals and estimates for new products, including tooling cost requirements and resources.
• Participates in continuous improvement plans related to responsibilities.
• Improves efficiency by analyzing workflow, space, and equipment layouts.
• Calculates production costs and reviews schedules; estimates future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting and summarizing information and trends.
• Devises new approaches to complex problems using standard technical principles.
• Ensures compliance with facility standards (ISO, TS).
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Team Work

Time Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Planning and Organizing

Research and Analysis

Troubleshooting

Development and Continual Learning

Ethics and Integrity

Flexibility

Decision Making

Accountability and Dependability

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

CATIA

NX

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, builds and maintains machines and tools within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive operation for manufacturing processes.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Planning and Organizing
• Development and Continual Learning
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting
• Accountability and Dependability
• Research and Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Flexibility
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical Skills

Job Duties

• Evaluates manufacturing processes, designs new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Prepare manufacturing proposals and estimates for new products including tooling cost requirements, and manufacturing resources.
• Participates actively and effectively in continuous improvement plans related to position responsibilities
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
• Ensures compliance of practices, procedures and instructions relative to applicable facility standards (ISO, TS, etc.);
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• BS Degree or equivalent related experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience preferable in an automotive / manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
• Proficiency in engineering computer software (CAD, CATIA, NX etc.)
• Must be a self-starter able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Solid project management skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on a “hands on” approach.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and practices preferred.
• Must be detail oriented.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.