Manufacturing Process Engineer: Lean & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) and RRSP programs with Company

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

The Manufacturing Engineer at Thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc. develops, implements, and optimizes manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency in our Georgia operations.

You will support production with process improvement, equipment programming, and new product implementation while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The role includes training, cross-functional collaboration, and potential shift rotation during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering or process improvement experience.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, CNC machinery, automation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for manufacturing equipment including CNC machines, routers, waterjets, saws, robotics, and PLC systems.
• Develop and maintain processes, tooling, and work instructions to meet goals.
• Analyze production methods to improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Program, troubleshoot, and support equipment and automation.
• Coordinate launch of new products and process changes into production.
• Monitor process performance and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction.
• Assist in 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, SOPs, quality programs, and safety initiatives.
• May require temporary shift rotation during onboarding.

Skills

PLC-controlled equipment

CNC machinery

Automation

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLC programming software

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer at Thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc. develops, implements, and optimizes manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency in our Georgia operations.

You will support production with process improvement, equipment programming, and new product implementation while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The role includes training, cross-functional collaboration, and potential shift rotation during onboarding.