Manufacturing Engineer – Lean Process & Improvement

Federal Signal Corporation; Tishomingo (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Company paid Life Insurance

STD (Short Term Disability)

LTD (Long Term Disability)

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Gain Share Bonus Program

Safety boots & prescription safety ey


Tuition assistance

9 company paid holidays

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and continuously improve manufacturing processes ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, Production, Quality and Maintenance to optimize fit, form, function, cost, and manufacturability while supporting Lean initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2–5 years in manufacturing or heavy fabrication, with hands-on experience in process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing or heavy fabrication.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and process optimization.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Determine and develop manufacturing processes, equipment requirements, tooling, and workflows to produce products in an economical and efficient manner while maintaining fit, form, function, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to improve product designs for manufacturability, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and production efficiency.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Provide clear documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support production teams.
• Train and communicate process changes, new equipment usage, and revised work methods to supervisors and shop personnel.
• Investigate, evaluate, and recommend new equipment, tooling, or technology to improve manufacturing processes, safety, capacity, and quality.
• Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in a timely manner and ensure effective communication of changes to all affected departments.
• Review and process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), evaluating the impact on safety, quality, cost, and production efficiency to ensure changes align with company objectives.
• Analyze current and proposed manufacturing processes to identify and implement improvements that enhance workplace safety and ergonomics.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to production issues, quality concerns, and process deviations.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and reduce downtime, scrap, and rework.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy fabrication environment

Tools

Syte-Line

SolidWorks

Job description

Federal Signal Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and continuously improve manufacturing processes ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, Production, Quality and Maintenance to optimize fit, form, function, cost, and manufacturability while supporting Lean initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2–5 years in manufacturing or heavy fabrication, with hands-on experience in process