Manufacturing Engineer - Automotive Lean, PLC & CI

US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k) match

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop cost-efficient processes aligned with safety and quality standards. You will lead process improvements, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate launches for new products across the plant.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 3–5 years of hands-on automotive manufacturing experience, strong CAD/SolidWorks skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required or equivalent.
• 3–5 years hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in automotive preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Experience reading drawings, schematics and blueprints.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and SolidWorks is desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective manufacturing processes in line with safety and quality standards.
• Lead CI and Lean initiatives to improve capacity, efficiency and cost.
• Coordinate launches for new or revised products and equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment, identify root causes and implement countermeasures.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, OSHA and related regulations.
• Develop and maintain maintenance plans for equipment.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

Lean Manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Solidworks

Job description

U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop cost-efficient processes aligned with safety and quality standards. You will lead process improvements, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate launches for new products across the plant.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 3–5 years of hands-on automotive manufacturing experience, strong CAD/SolidWorks skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting with cross-functional teams.