Manufacturing Engineer

Victaulic; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement on the shop floor, support equipment reliability, and scale operations using lean principles and standardization.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance to enhance productivity, troubleshoot issues, and support new equipment installations. This role requires active daily manufacturing engagement and a focus on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks or equivalent solid modeling software.
• Demonstrated ability in process improvement, metric development, and problem-solving.
• Familiarity with steel fabrication processes and construction methods preferred.
• Strong mathematical ability and basic engineering principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean manufacturing, 5S, and Facilities Excellence work as assigned.
• Learn, run, and program automated and robotic equipment; maintain programs and files.
• Improve equipment utilization and workflow for efficiency.
• Partner with Quality on root cause analysis and countermeasures for defects.
• Identify top causes of equipment downtime and implement fixes.
• Support maintenance troubleshooting and preventive maintenance scheduling and spare parts.
• Pull data from multiple sources into reports showing manufacturing performance.
• Spot opportunities for new technology or equipment and justify/implement it.
• Create, review, and update quality and production documentation.
• Lead or support capital project proposals and management.
• Flag safety concerns and help build the fix.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Process Improvement

Data Reporting

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Position Summary

We’re looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on the shop floor and knows how to turn problems into process improvements. This role is focused on driving continuous improvement, supporting equipment and process reliability, and helping scale operations through lean principles and standardization.

Job Description

You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to improve productivity, troubleshoot issues, and support new equipment installations. From optimizing plant layout to building preventative maintenance programs, this role plays a key part in keeping the facility running efficiently and safely.

This is not a desk-only role—you’ll be actively engaged in daily manufacturing operations, providing technical direction, solving real-time issues, and ensuring processes are aligned with quality, safety, and performance standards.

This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Take part in (or lead) lean manufacturing, 5S, and Facilities Excellence work as assigned.
• Learn, run, and program automated and robotic equipment. Build and maintain the programs and files needed to keep it running.
• Improve equipment utilization and workflow, with a focus on efficiency.
• Partner with Quality on root cause analysis and countermeasures for defects.
• Pinpoint the top causes of equipment downtime and fix them for good.
• Help maintenance troubleshoot and repair equipment, build preventive maintenance schedules, and flag critical spare parts.
• Pull data from multiple sources into reports that show where manufacturing stands.
• Spot opportunities for new technology or equipment, and help justify and implement it.
• Create, review, and update quality and production documentation.
• Lead or support capital project proposals and management.
• Flag safety concerns and help build the fix.

This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.

Qualifications (education, Experience, Skills, Personal Attributes)

• B.S. Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• In-depth knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Solidworks, or other solid modeling software is required.
• Demonstrated ability in process improvement, metric development, and problem-solving is required.
• Familiarity with all types of machinery, mechanical equipment, construction material, types of construction methods, and construction equipment is preferred.
• General knowledge of steel fabrication processes (Welding, CNC milling, facing, etc.) is preferred
• Familiarity with basic engineering principles and strong mathematical ability is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and analytical.
• Quick learner and self-motivated; possess ability to promptly accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to accept assignments of all types which may include intermittent travel up to 10%.

This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement: Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process.