Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Lean Innovator

Ilocatum; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum, a manufacturing leader in the Atlanta area, invites a Manufacturing Engineer to join a plant in the southwest metro. You will plan and design manufacturing processes, maximize efficiency by analyzing equipment layouts, workflows, and workforce utilization, and determine parts and tools required to achieve product goals.

The role emphasizes 3D modeling (SolidWorks), tooling experience, and project management to drive improvements and new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to use 3D modeling software (SolidWorks) and Microsoft Office.
• Must have tooling experience.
• Project management experience to run projects end-to-end.
• Automation experience including robotics and PLCs.
• Experience as a manufacturing engineer in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Foundry experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Design production tooling using 2D & 3D software (SolidWorks).
• Implement productivity improvements on current production lines.
• Perform root cause analysis using statistical methods and Lean tools.
• Design and implement production processes for new and existing products.
• Perform FMEA on designs, materials, or processes.
• Review designs for manufacturability and optimized processing.
• Lead cross functional teams to improve productivity.
• Lead design reviews for new and existing products.
• Create work instructions, statements of work, inventory planning.
• Implement automation, robotics, vision systems, controls integration, fixturing, gauging, machining.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Ilocatum, a manufacturing leader in the Atlanta area, invites a Manufacturing Engineer to join a plant in the southwest metro. You will plan and design manufacturing processes, maximize efficiency by analyzing equipment layouts, workflows, and workforce utilization, and determine parts and tools required to achieve product goals.

The role emphasizes 3D modeling (SolidWorks), tooling experience, and project management to drive improvements and new product introductions.