Manufacturing Engineer: Hands-On Ops & Process Improvement

Hormann LLC; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hormann LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support daily production through hands-on operation of equipment, issue troubleshooting, and data management in SQL and Ignition. The role focuses on maintaining equipment performance, improving processes, and ensuring safe, reliable operations with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, changeovers, startup of new lines, root-cause analysis, and developing SOPs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong reading of technical drawings and documentation.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with PLC programming, SQL, and Ignition is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and systems to support daily production.
• Perform routine equipment setup, adjustments, and changeovers.
• Assist in installation and startup of new equipment and production lines.
• Identify equipment inefficiencies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform basic root cause analysis on equipment and process issues and assist in corrective actions.
• Perform basic problem-solving activities and A3-style problem solving.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and coordinate with maintenance teams.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, instructions, and equipment documentation.
• Assist in developing and updating SOPs and work instructions.
• Document production issues, equipment performance, and corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing/Industrial Technology/Mechatronics

Tools

PLC programming

SQL

Ignition

CAD/3D modeling software

Job description

Hormann LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support daily production through hands-on operation of equipment, issue troubleshooting, and data management in SQL and Ignition. The role focuses on maintaining equipment performance, improving processes, and ensuring safe, reliable operations with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, changeovers, startup of new lines, root-cause analysis, and developing SOPs.