Manufacturing Engineer 1

EPITEC; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

PTO

Job summary

EPITEC in Athens, GA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer 1 to support production and assembly by analyzing processes, troubleshooting issues, and driving efficiency. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, logistics, and supply chain to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost goals.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years of manufacturing or engineering experience, a foundation in Lean manufacturing, and basic CAD knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 0–2 years of engineering or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Internship experience may be considered toward relevant experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, methods, technologies, and production principles.
• Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience with CAD or engineering design software.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing and process issues, develop solutions, and monitor improvements.
• Support tooling acquisition, fabrication, modification, and repair.
• Conduct time, motion, methods, and process studies to establish production standards.
• Interpret drawings and technical documentation.
• Analyze and implement engineering change notices in manufacturing.
• Perform quality checks on equipment and support corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Cycle-Time Improvement

Tooling

CAD

Engineering Drawings

ERP Routings

Quality Improvement

Safety Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD / AutoCAD

Job description

JOB ORDER – Manufacturing Engineer 1

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer 1

Location: Athens, GA

Pay Rate: Up to $30.00/hr

Benefits: Medical Benefits + PTO

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM; Friday | 7:00 AM–11:00 AM

Travel: 0–25%, primarily to North Carolina

Estimated Start Date: November 23, 2026

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer 1 will support manufacturing and assembly operations by analyzing production processes, troubleshooting day-to-day manufacturing issues, improving efficiency, and implementing process improvements. This position will work closely with engineering, quality, operations, logistics, and supply chain teams to support safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in manufacturing engineering, lean manufacturing, critical thinking, and continuous improvement. This opportunity is well suited for an early-career engineer with 0–2 years of experience; relevant internship experience will also be considered.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improved safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing and process issues, develop solutions, and monitor implemented improvements.
• Support the design, acquisition, fabrication, modification, and repair of manufacturing tooling and equipment.
• Conduct time, motion, methods, and process studies to establish production standards and identify efficiency improvements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Analyze and implement engineering change notices within manufacturing operations.
• Perform quality checks on manufacturing equipment and support corrective actions when issues are identified.
• Establish and maintain bills of materials, work orders, routings, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Prepare charts, graphs, layouts, and diagrams illustrating workflow, material handling, machine utilization, and production processes.
• Support tooling corrections, cycle-time improvements, work rebalancing, and other shop-floor process improvements.
• Procure materials and manufacturing improvement items through external suppliers when required.
• Collaborate with engineering, assembly operations, quality, logistics, and supply chain teams.
• Respond to manufacturing and customer issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day production and manufacturing support in both office and shop-floor environments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 0–2 years of engineering or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Internship experience may be considered toward relevant experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, methods, technologies, and production principles.
• Strong decision-making, critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Ability to create or interpret engineering drawings and perform common engineering calculations.
• Experience or familiarity with CAD or engineering design software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, quality, logistics, and supply chain functions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Self-starter with strong initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing engineering or shop-floor experience involving process improvements, cycle-time reduction, work rebalancing, or tooling corrections.
• AutoCAD or similar 3D modeling software experience.
• Experience conducting time studies or analyzing manufacturing workflows.
• Experience creating and maintaining routings within ERP systems.
• Experience identifying and developing solutions related to Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting tooling, machines, manufacturing equipment, or assembly operations.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and process improvement principles.
• Experience working with multiple departments simultaneously in a manufacturing or production environment.

Key Skills

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Improvement
• Manufacturing Process Troubleshooting
• Decision Making
• Critical Thinking
• Shop-Floor Support
• Time Studies
• Cycle-Time Improvement
• Work Rebalancing
• Tooling
• CAD / AutoCAD
• Engineering Drawings
• Blueprint Reading
• ERP Routings
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Engineering Change Notices
• Quality Improvement
• Safety Improvement
• Production Efficiency
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Technical Documentation

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