Manufacturing Process Engineer: Automation & Efficiency

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

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.