Manufacturing Engineer: Launch & Process Innovation

Marelli Group; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and training support

Global team culture

Job summary

Marelli in Canton, MS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team, reporting to the production manager with a dotted line to engineering. The role is based at the Canton office and focuses on developing new manufacturing processes for product launches and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will prepare line documents, work with suppliers on tooling, and drive continuous improvement with Kaizen, 5S, and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; 2–5 years' experience.
• Master's Degree with 2–4 years' experience in related field.
• Certification is required in some areas.
• Experience with integrated computer programs and/or applications.
• Strong communication, administrative and organizational skills; ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Pass background checks and pre-employment tests, including drug test.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information encountered.
• Ability to perform essential duties with reasonable accommodations.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint and other presentation apps.

Responsibilities

• Develop new manufacturing processes to support new product launch activities.
• Develop line documents (routers, work instructions, other documentation) to support processes.
• Negotiate with suppliers for new tooling and equipment purchases.
• Report preparation, meetings and general paperwork (TPDS, Process Plan Sheets, Rework Procedures, etc.).
• New business quotes including project information request responses (equipment, tooling, manning, standard time).
• Manufacturing process planning - create engineering standards and PFMEA for new product lines.
• Process trials and improvements — implement countermeasures and evaluate defects.
• QS documentation and 5S, run-rate forms, asset transfers, run-off check sheets.
• Production Line Support (equipment, quality, efficiency, maintenance) and technical guidance.
• Equipment/product improvement — standard time, quality, and error-proofing.
• Work on FEM cover needs for Quality concerning Exhaust parts.
• Ensure machinery safety; perform Kaizen activities and assist SOS and GKD support.

Skills

Strong communication

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Background checks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master's Degree with 2–4 years experience

Certification is required in some areas

Tools

Word

Excel

Lotus Notes

PowerPoint

Job description

Marelli in Canton, MS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team, reporting to the production manager with a dotted line to engineering. The role is based at the Canton office and focuses on developing new manufacturing processes for product launches and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will prepare line documents, work with suppliers on tooling, and drive continuous improvement with Kaizen, 5S, and quality systems.