Manufacturing Process Engineer

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Materials Services seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize processes that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency across production operations. You will support machining, automation, and tooling while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

The role involves leading process improvements, training, and collaboration with maintenance and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering or process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, tooling, and production equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment, CNC machinery, automation, or related manufacturing technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for manufacturing equipment, including CNC machines, routers, waterjets, saws, robotics, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions to support production goals.
• Analyze production methods and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost performance.
• Program, troubleshoot, and support manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Coordinate the launch of new products and process changes, ensuring successful implementation into production.
• Monitor process performance and recommend corrective actions to improve manufacturing outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain manufacturing documentation, reports, process data, and equipment records.
• Support preventative maintenance initiatives and coordinate equipment repairs as needed.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
• Assist in developing training programs and apprenticeship initiatives for new and developing employees.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Support production control systems, standard operating procedures, quality programs, and safety initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

PLC/CNC knowledge

Automation experience

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Equivalent manufacturing experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence."

Copper and Brass Divison

Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. This role supports production operations through process improvement, equipment programming, employee training, and new product implementation while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for manufacturing equipment, including CNC machines, routers, waterjets, saws, robotics, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions to support production goals.
• Analyze production methods and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost performance.
• Program, troubleshoot, and support manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Coordinate the launch of new products and process changes, ensuring successful implementation into production.
• Monitor process performance and recommend corrective actions to improve manufacturing outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain manufacturing documentation, reports, process data, and equipment records.
• Support preventative maintenance initiatives and coordinate equipment repairs as needed.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
• Assist in developing training programs and apprenticeship initiatives for new and developing employees.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Support production control systems, standard operating procedures, quality programs, and safety initiatives.
• May require temporary shift rotation during the onboarding and training period.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering or process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, tooling, and production equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment, CNC machinery, automation, or related manufacturing technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Project management experience, including leading process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience training operators and supporting workforce development programs.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Compensation:

$76,830-$96,038 per year, based on qualifications and experience, plus eligibility for a $7,500 annual bonus

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

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