Manufacturing Engineer: Elevate Safety, Quality & Productivity

NorthPoint Search Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with 2–3+ years of engineering experience to improve safety, quality, productivity and processes on the production floor. The role emphasizes practical problem‑solving and collaboration with production teams, maintenance personnel, technicians, vendors and other stakeholders.

The position involves designing, developing, implementing and optimizing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and workflows while leading projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related manufacturing discipline.
• 2–3 years of hands‑on engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with quality assurance and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage complex projects and communicate technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve manufacturing processes with focus on operator safety.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors to design, modify, and test methods and equipment.
• Develop robust processes using mistake‑proofing to prevent quality issues.
• Establish testing methods, evaluate finished products, and develop quality standards.
• Analyze workflows, layouts, and capacities to improve productivity.
• Manage projects including schedules, budgets, designs, and vendor coordination.
• Collect and summarize manufacturing data and trends for reports
• Support safety, productivity, and quality objectives through Kaizen initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

CAD proficiency

Process optimization

Kaizen

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in manufacturing-related engineering (a plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Access

SQL

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with 2–3+ years of engineering experience to improve safety, quality, productivity and processes on the production floor. The role emphasizes practical problem‑solving and collaboration with production teams, maintenance personnel, technicians, vendors and other stakeholders.

The position involves designing, developing, implementing and optimizing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and workflows while leading projects and