Manufacturing Engineer: Process Design & Automation Leader

Zaddy Solutions; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize production tooling at a Georgia plant near Atlanta. The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, robotics and automation integration, and cross-functional leadership to boost productivity and quality.

The candidate will drive DOE, FMEA, and process improvements while collaborating with engineering, production, and maintenance teams. A bachelor’s degree and hands-on tooling experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; 3+ years in manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D modeling.
• Experience with tooling design and manufacturing processes.
• Automation experience including robotics and PLCs.
• Strong project management and cross-functional teamwork.
• Heavy manufacturing experience; die casting, stamping, or finishing a plus.
• Foundry experience desired; US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Design production tooling using SolidWorks and 2D/3D methods.
• Improve productivity by optimizing equipment layout and workflows.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Develop production processes for new products and changes.
• Perform FMEA and review manufacturability.
• Lead design reviews and cross-functional teams.
• Create work instructions and maintain inventories.
• Drive automation, vision systems, and tooling integration.
• Lead DOE and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Automation experience

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming basics

Robotics integration

Vision systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zaddy Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize production tooling at a Georgia plant near Atlanta. The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, robotics and automation integration, and cross-functional leadership to boost productivity and quality.

The candidate will drive DOE, FMEA, and process improvements while collaborating with engineering, production, and maintenance teams. A bachelor’s degree and hands-on tooling experience are required.