Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Process Improvement

Onealmfgservices; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Onealmfgservices is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead frontline technical support at the plant, planning and coordinating manufacturing processes while driving safety, quality, and delivery improvements. Expect regular collaboration on continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction activities.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, Kaizen-style teamwork, and creating error-free outputs for internal and external customers. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience.
• Four years of applicable work experience.
• Working knowledge of lean principles and of Six Sigma methodology.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.
• Must be able to communicate both orally and effectively with various members of the organization.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Speak, write, and comprehend conversational English.

Responsibilities

• Participate on the APQP team and complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Constantly implement continuous improvement activities that drive waste and cost from the manufacturing processes.
• Implement tools and techniques that mistake proof (Poka-Yoke) operations and increase the quality output of the process.
• Suggest and implement new and advanced processes/equipment to increase safety and productivity.
• Analyze hourly job duties for ergonomic issues and minimize manual material handling and repetitive motions.
• Support the implementation of CE’s on plan for time and cost.
• Conduct problem solving and documentation through Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma.

Skills

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Communication

Instruction interpretation

MS Word

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering

Four years of experience

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Onealmfgservices is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead frontline technical support at the plant, planning and coordinating manufacturing processes while driving safety, quality, and delivery improvements. Expect regular collaboration on continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction activities.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, Kaizen-style teamwork, and creating error-free outputs for internal and external customers. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.