Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Process Optimization

Great Dane LLC; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Dane LLC in Savannah, GA is seeking a Manufacturing/Capital Projects Engineer responsible for developing and implementing capital projects and manufacturing processes. You will partner with Plant and Branch Operations to anticipate and resolve issues and drive process improvements.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering, 5–10 years of experience, and strong hands-on skills with AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Travel up to 50% and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations and codes.
• Experience with capital expenditure planning.

Responsibilities

• Design and build automation solutions.
• Conducts plant visits to assist with project planning, process improvement and to maintain company assets.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information to customers.
• Responsible for capital expenditure program (budgeting, project planning and implementation).
• Develops cost reduction, quality and safety enhancement projects/opportunities.
• Performs payback analysis, obtains quotes and oversees project installation.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency thru analysis and workflow planning.
• Develops manufacturing processes.
• Confers with equipment vendors on product design and capabilities.
• Develops corporate engineering strategies.
• Researches new equipment and processes for future implementation.
• Specifies necessary tooling
• Develops solutions to manufacturing and quality problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Capital projects

Process improvement

Budgeting

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Great Dane LLC in Savannah, GA is seeking a Manufacturing/Capital Projects Engineer responsible for developing and implementing capital projects and manufacturing processes. You will partner with Plant and Branch Operations to anticipate and resolve issues and drive process improvements.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering, 5–10 years of experience, and strong hands-on skills with AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Travel up to 50% and a focus on safety and quality.