Manufacturing Engineer II

Judge Group, Inc.; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Group, Inc. in Shelbyville, TN is seeking a hands-on manufacturing engineer to support launches, drive continuous improvement, and provide floor-level troubleshooting in a Tier 1 automotive setting.

You will develop routings, work instructions, PFMEA, and other process documentation, coordinate tooling with suppliers, and lead time studies and run-at-rate activities. Ideal candidates bring Tier 1 automotive experience, high-volume manufacturing background, and a proven record of

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in high-volume Tier 1 automotive environments.
• Experience with launch-focused manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience with PFMEA, APQP, Root Cause Analysis, lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Support new product launches and manufacturing process development.
• Develop manufacturing documentation including routings, work instructions, PFMEA/process documentation.
• Support tooling and equipment sourcing/implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on: Scrap reduction, Downtime reduction, and Efficiency improvements.
• Labor/manning optimization.
• Provide day-to-day production line support and troubleshooting.
• Conduct time studies and routing maintenance.
• Support equipment improvements, error proofing, and standardization.
• Assist with run-at-rate activities and manufacturing readiness.
• Coordinate with suppliers on tooling/equipment purchases.
• Support quality and process deviation documentation.

Skills

Launch focus

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Time Studies

KAIZEN

Run at Rate

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

1-4 years experience

Master’s Degree with 1-3 years

Tools

APQP

PFMEA

Job description

Location: Shelbyville, TN Salary: $100,000.00 USD Annually – $110,000.00 USD Annually Description:
Hands-on automotive manufacturing engineering role focused on launch support, continuous improvement, production troubleshooting, tooling/equipment support, and manufacturing process optimization within a Tier 1 environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support new product launches and manufacturing process development

• Develop manufacturing documentation including routings, work instructions, PFMEA/process documentation

• Support tooling and equipment sourcing/implementation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on:

• Scrap reduction

• Downtime reduction

• Efficiency improvements

• Labor/manning optimization

• Provide day-to-day production line support and troubleshooting

• Conduct time studies and routing maintenance

• Support equipment improvements, error proofing, and standardization

• Assist with run-at-rate activities and manufacturing readiness

• Coordinate with suppliers on tooling/equipment purchases

• Support quality and process deviation documentation

Ideal Candidate Background:

• Tier 1 automotive supplier experience
• High-volume manufacturing environments
• Launch-focused manufacturing engineering experience
• Hands-on floor support/process engineering background
• Strong troubleshooting and continuous improvement mindset

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Assembly manufacturing
• Welding/robotics
• Injection molding
• Stamping
• Automated manufacturing environments

Preferred Technical Experience:

• APQP
• PFMEA
• Root Cause Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Continuous Improvement
• Time Studies
• Standard Work
• Run at Rate
• Error Proofing
• OEE improvements
• Scrap reduction
• Downtime reduction
• Equipment installation/improvement
• Tooling support
• Manufacturing process optimization

Additional Preferred Exposure:

• IATF / TS16949 environments
• Ford/GM/Stellantis programs
• Automotive launch support

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• 1-4 years of manufacturing engineering experience

OR

• Master’s Degree with 1-3 years experience