Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Digital Manufacturing

TK Elevator; Middleton (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

15 days of vacation per year

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Middleton, TN, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the design and optimization of manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include leading Lean projects, conducting time studies, and collaborating on MES deployment. The successful candidate will hold a relevant engineering degree and have 2-5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, contributing to significant modernization efforts. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering or CI experience.
• Experience leading Lean-based improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean‑based improvement projects targeting throughput, scrap reduction, productivity, and safety.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analyses to identify bottlenecks.
• Develop standardized work and process documentation.
• Assist with layout changes and process redesign.

Skills

Lean tools

MES systems

CAD

Digital manufacturing systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

A manufacturing company in Middleton, TN, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the design and optimization of manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include leading Lean projects, conducting time studies, and collaborating on MES deployment. The successful candidate will hold a relevant engineering degree and have 2-5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, contributing to significant modernization efforts. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a 401(k) plan.