Manufacturing Engineer: Lead Process Excellence

Marelli; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Diverse projects

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Marelli is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join Marelli North America, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The role focuses on supporting manufacturing line operations, troubleshooting equipment, driving continuous improvement, and implementing new production launches.

You will collaborate across teams to optimize efficiency, reduce scrap, and ensure quality while designing packaging for timely delivery and defect-free components.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus a Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline with 4–7 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s with 3–6 years of experience.
• Certification may be required in specific areas.
• Experience working with integrated computer programs/applications.
• Strong communication, administrative, and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs.
• Ability to pass background checks and pre-employment tests, including drug testing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and attend meetings to support current and new model performance (NPL, VA, PBM, Program Reviews, Task Force).
• Design, procure, implement, and support new model processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Maintain assembly equipment and train engineers and maintenance personnel.
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Drive standardization of equipment, programming, fixtures, visual aids, spare parts, and documentation.
• Prepare PIR quotations for new business opportunities and engineering changes.
• Support NPL activities, including vendor selection, prototype builds, tooling design, documentation, and equipment procurement.
• Participate in QRQC/QRSC meetings and execute corrective actions.
• Maintain capacity plans and facility layouts; develop future business plans.
• Create and update process documentation, including TPDs, Process Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flows, ETSs, and TADs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and provide training for supervisors and technicians.
• Attend tool shop reviews and equipment trials; verify specifications and support equipment modifications.
• Design returnable packaging solutions to meet customer and business requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Integrated software applications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Marelli is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join Marelli North America, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The role focuses on supporting manufacturing line operations, troubleshooting equipment, driving continuous improvement, and implementing new production launches.

You will collaborate across teams to optimize efficiency, reduce scrap, and ensure quality while designing packaging for timely delivery and defect-free components.