Manufacturing Engineer – fabrication

Software Placement Group, SPG; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major company benefits

Bonus potential

401k with match

Job summary

Software Placement Group (SPG) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for an on-site role in the Atlanta area. You will plan and design manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and support production goals at a plant site in the southwest Atlanta metro area.

Responsibilities include tooling design with SolidWorks, driving productivity, and performing root cause analysis using Lean methods. Requires a bachelor's degree and 3+ years' manufacturing engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years in manufacturing engineering environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling tools (SolidWorks) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Design production tooling and processes for new and existing products.
• Implement productivity improvements on production lines.
• Conduct root cause analysis using statistics and lean methods.
• Lead or support design reviews and FMEA activities.
• Develop work instructions and BOMs; manage parts inventories.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLCs

Robotics

Vision systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Douglasville, GA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site (typically 8-5, with potential for 45-50 hours per week) | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

An established manufacturer with a strong market share and a positive working culture is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a plant site in the southwest Atlanta, GA metro area. The company has made significant recent investments in new capital equipment. This role reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and plays a key part in planning and designing manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and supporting production goals.

What you'll do

• Design production tooling using 2D and 3D software such as SolidWorks
• Implement productivity improvements on current production lines
• Perform root cause analysis of failures using statistical methods and Lean tools, recommending design, tolerance, or process changes
• Design and implement production processes for new products and design changes to existing products
• Perform FMEAs on new and existing products involving designs, materials, or processes
• Review product designs for manufacturability and optimized processing
• Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure optimal productivity methods
• Apply design of experiments, lean manufacturing, and ROIA principles
• Lead or participate in design review meetings for new and existing products
• Create work instructions, statements of work, and spare/critical parts inventories
• Support implementation of automation, robotics, vision systems, controls integration, end-of-arm tooling, fixturing, gauging, and machine design

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience (less than a bachelor's degree may be considered with relevant experience)
• At least 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software, specifically SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office
• Tooling experience required
• Some project management experience required
• Automation experience, including robotics and PLCs
• Experience as a manufacturing engineer in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Formal industry experience, flexible as to specific industry
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Must be authorized to work indefinitely in the USA without sponsorship
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear regularly; occasionally reach with hands/arms and lift up to 50 lbs

Compensation and benefits

• Major company benefits
• Bonus potential
• 401k with 100% match to 5%

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join an established manufacturer with a strong market position, a positive working culture, and significant recent investment in new capital equipment.