Manufacturing Engineer: Lead Process Improvement & New Launches

Magneti Marelli Parts & Services; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marelli North America is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team, reporting to the Engineering Manager. This role supports manufacturing line operations, troubleshoots equipment, and drives continuous process improvements to ensure successful production launches.

It collaborates with multiple teams to optimize efficiency, reduce scrap, and uphold product quality, including packaging design for finished goods and components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline with 4–7 years of experience, or Master’s Degree 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; 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

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Master’s degree in related discipline

Job description

Marelli North America is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team, reporting to the Engineering Manager. This role supports manufacturing line operations, troubleshoots equipment, and drives continuous process improvements to ensure successful production launches.

It collaborates with multiple teams to optimize efficiency, reduce scrap, and uphold product quality, including packaging design for finished goods and components.