Manufacturing Process Engineer

Tharp Consulting; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition assistance

Career advancement

Training and development

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking an industrial engineer to design and optimize automotive frame assembly processes. You will apply industrial engineering tools to design balanced manufacturing workflows.

Responsibilities include reducing waste with 5S, applying lean principles, auditing data, maintaining AutoCAD layouts, and supporting safety and quality improvements. The role blends manufacturing and office work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or equivalent experience (6+ years)
• Proficiency in Excel VBA
• Time evaluation, workstation design, lean manufacturing, and customer service

Responsibilities

• Develop balanced manufacturing processes with M.O.S.T.
• Apply lean techniques to meet SQCDM goals
• Audit data accuracy and support quality/safety improvements
• Reduce waste through 5S and workstation design
• Evaluate ergonomic measures and support project planning
• Maintain AutoCAD layouts and analyze department metrics
• Address floor feedback and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Time evaluation

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel VBA

Job description

Role Overview

Design and optimize processes for safe, efficient automotive frame assembly using industrial engineering tools.

Key Responsibilities

Develop balanced manufacturing processes with M.O.S.T., apply lean techniques to meet SQCDM goals, audit data accuracy, support quality and safety improvements, reduce waste through 5S and workstation design, evaluate ergonomic measures, support project planning, maintain AutoCAD layouts, analyze department metrics, and address floor feedback.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s in Engineering or equivalent experience (6+ years), proficiency in Excel VBA, time evaluation, workstation design, lean manufacturing, and customer service.

Working Conditions

Primarily first shift with occasional support, in a fast-paced environment combining manufacturing and office work.

Benefits & Growth

Competitive salary, industry-leading benefits, career advancement, training, tuition assistance, and additional support programs.

Ideal candidates align with a future-focused, innovative mindset committed to continuous improvement and diverse backgrounds.