Manufacturing Engineer III

Precision Personnel; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Personnel seeks a Manufacturing Engineer III for our Savannah, GA site. The role focuses on planning improvements, problem solving, and optimizing production methods and equipment across manufacturing operations.

Candidates should have Lean/Six Sigma experience, CATIA/SAP/Solumina exposure, and a strong background in process analysis, statistics, and instruction writing. On-site role with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 4 years manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical studies and analyze operations for improved methods.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Write detailed work instructions to optimize process efficiency.
• Conduct research and analysis for projects to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing floor support

Discrepancy rework planning

Engineering planning

Catia V5

SmarTeam

SAP

Solumina

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Engineering configuration

Tooling knowledge

Quality control

Plant safety

Blueprint reading

Shop math

CADAM

Corridor

5S

JIT

SMED

KanBan

VSM

One Piece Flow

Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Solumina

SAP

Corridor

CADAM

Job description

Dept. 577 Manufacturing Engineer III

Work/Lead independently to prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses for planning improvements and problem solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures) in a specific function (including layout, production flow, tooling and production equipment, material fabrication, assembly methods and planning) in a Production or Post-Production environment.

Unique Skills:

• Manufacturing floor support, discrepancy rework planning, and engineering planning experience required
• Catia V5, SmarTeam, SAP, and Solumina experience preferred
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes.
• Knowledgeable of Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
• Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CADAM, CATIA, Solumina, SAP, Corridor.
• Complete understanding and experience implementing Lean Manufacturing Concepts: 5S, JIT, SMED, KanBan, VSM, One Piece Flow, etc.
• Working knowledge of Six-Sigma or other data-driven decision making experience highly desirable.
• Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt, equivalent certification, or proven experience in a Lean Six-Sigma environment highly desirable..

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 4 years manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform technical studies of complex nature, conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed). Prepare a report of recommendations for equipment needed and correct methods of manufacturing (including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components). .
• Author detailed work instructions that optimize manufacturing process efficiency and opportunity for zero defects with functional Operations Engineer.
• Conduct research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning or other assigned projects, to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Investigate and assist in preparing justification for equipment and facility requests.
• Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future Manufacturing requirements; make necessary computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed.
• Prioritize workloads based on schedules and needs; provide completion dates and work estimates based on available resources, past performance schedules, etc.
• Keep current on state-of-the-art manufacturing developments.
• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes.
• Develop business case and present to management for process improvement approval.
• Assume the duties of the ME Group Head in his/her absence.
• Assign and review work of subordinate personnel.
• Supervise and train subordinates in work methods and procedures in the efficient and effective use of company resources to resolve work-related or quality problems.
• Lead/coordinate the implementation of projects between multiple orgs.
• pply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member/leader.
• Support all Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives.
• Author DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective actions.
• Author MBOM in SAP/Solumina/Corridor (as applicable) to ensure all parts defined by Engineering are installed during the assembly/installation process.
• Generate make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility; evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and assist in resolving problems.