Manufacturing Engineer (Middleton)

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

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer in Middleton, TN.

Responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting the design, development, and optimization of new manufacturing cells. This role also plays a key part in advancing the facility’s digital backbone, including MES integration, machine connectivity, and real‑time data enablement to strengthen process capability and operational visibility.

In addition, the Manufacturing Engineer contributes engineering expertise to the RISE transformation initiative, supporting modernization of legacy operations, footprint consolidation, and major cost‑reduction efforts. The ME partners cross‑functionally with Operations, CI, Maintenance, IT/OT, and Engineering to ensure scalable, efficient, and future‑ready manufacturing processes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead Lean‑based improvement projects targeting throughput, scrap reduction, productivity, and safety.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and value stream mapping to identify bottlenecks.
• Develop standardized work, PFMEA, and process documentation.
• Support kaizen events and Lean problem‑solving.

• Lead concept‑to‑launch activities for new or redesigned manufacturing cells.
• Develop layouts, material flow strategies, ergonomic designs, and equipment specifications.
• Validate new processes through trials and capability studies.

• Support implementation of machine connectivity and digital data capture.
• Collaborate with IT/OT teams on MES deployment and system validation.
• Improve traceability, OEE visibility, and automated reporting.

• Contribute engineering support to the RISE project focused on modernization, process optimization, footprint consolidation, and cost reduction.
• Assist with layout changes, equipment moves, process redesign, and implementation of modern manufacturing standards.
• Ensure digital backbone and MES advancements align with RISE transformation objectives.

• Provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support capital projects and equipment commissioning.

This is a safety‑sensitive position.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2–5+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering or CI experience.
• Experience with Lean tools, MES systems, CAD, and digital manufacturing systems.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre‑tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 5% contributed.

Additional benefits include:

• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full‑time employment)

Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.