Manufacturing SME — Process Improvement & Troubleshooting

Stellar Energy; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness program

Virtual healthcare

Job summary

Stellar Energy is seeking a Subject Matter Expert – IMP to join our Jacksonville, FL facility. This full-time, exempt role focuses on solving complex manufacturing challenges, root-cause analysis, and scalable process development within a high‑performing team.

Responsibilities include leading investigations, designing permanent solutions, and collaborating with Engineering, Materials Management, and Project Management to improve execution, inventory, and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience with demonstrated technical expertise.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and implement lasting solutions.
• Experience with heavy manufacturing, fabrication, or large assembly operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation and resolution of difficult, recurring manufacturing problems.
• Conduct root cause analysis of production, materials, quality, and engineering issues.
• Develop and implement permanent solutions rather than temporary fixes.
• Apply deep technical expertise to solve problems that require specialized knowledge.
• Transform tribal knowledge into documented, repeatable processes and procedures.
• Design and optimize material layout, flow, and inventory management systems.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Build scalable processes that support assembly line transformation and future expansion.
• Work closely with Engineering teams to resolve design changes, drawing updates, and change management issues.
• Collaborate with Materials Management to establish optimal inventory levels and emergency acquisition processes.
• Partner with Project Management to improve project execution and timeline performance.
• Support Production teams by removing technical obstacles and capability barriers.
• Identify opportunities for manufacturing capability enhancement and cost reduction
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles and waste elimination initiatives
• Drive process standardization and quality improvement across manufacturing operations
• Support development of key performance indicators and measurement systems.
• Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits.

Skills

Analytical skills and problem-solving

Excellent communication

Independent work and multitasking

Job description

Stellar Energy is seeking a Subject Matter Expert – IMP to join our Jacksonville, FL facility. This full-time, exempt role focuses on solving complex manufacturing challenges, root-cause analysis, and scalable process development within a high‑performing team.

Responsibilities include leading investigations, designing permanent solutions, and collaborating with Engineering, Materials Management, and Project Management to improve execution, inventory, and Lean initiatives.