Manufacturing Engineer II (1155698)

The Judge Group; Shelbyville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Judge Group is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer in Shelbyville, TN to support launch activities, process development, and continuous improvement in a Tier 1 automotive environment. You will develop routings and work instructions, support tooling and equipment sourcing, and drive ongoing efficiency improvements on the production floor.

Ideal candidates bring Tier 1 automotive supplier experience, high-volume manufacturing background, and launch-focused engineering skills.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in Tier 1 automotive supplier environments.
• Hands-on launch, process engineering, and floor support knowledge.
• Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, lean tools and continuous improvement.

Aufgaben

• Support new product launches and manufacturing process development.
• Create routings, work instructions, PFMEA and process documentation.
• Assist tooling/equipment sourcing and implementation.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce scrap and downtime and improve efficiency.
• Provide day‑to‑day line support and troubleshooting.
• Conduct time studies and routing maintenance.
• Support equipment improvements and standardization.
• Coordinate with suppliers on tooling/equipment purchases.
• Support quality and process deviation documentation.

Kenntnisse

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

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

1-4 years manufacturing engineering experience

Master's Degree with 1-3 years experience

Jobbeschreibung

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