Mechanical Engineer

Hoshizaki America Inc.; Peachtree City, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, accident & disability coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts & wellness programs

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of foodservice equipment seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Peachtree City, GA. The role involves overseeing manufacturing processes, collaborating with technicians, and managing projects to enhance efficiency and safety. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering and possess 5 to 8 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $106,000 annually with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of progressively complex manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proven working experience in manufacturing engineering and project management.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, or schematics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production Engineering Technicians to support initiatives.
• Evaluate and standardize manufacturing processes for efficiency and safety.
• Manage capital projects to ensure completion on time and within budget.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Join Hoshizaki America Inc., – Engineering Excellence, Powered by People

At Hoshizaki, our people drive our success, and our core values of Transparency, Compliance, Trust, and Collaboration (TCTC) shape a culture of teamwork, learning, and growth. Headquartered in Peachtree City, GA, with a facility in Griffin, GA, we manufacture high-quality commercial foodservice equipment including ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, and display cases. With more than 400 “Georgia Made” products and a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and ENERGY STAR® performance, our equipment is trusted globally for its reliability and long-term value.

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the research, design, and development of systems, processes, machines, tooling, and equipment for manufacturing processes. This role provides leadership to Production Engineering Technicians and oversees their direction, coordination, and evaluation. The position ensures quality, efficiency, and safety in manufacturing while managing projects and driving process improvements that support long-term operational success.

Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Responsibilities & Key Performance Indicators

• Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to Production Engineering Technicians to support manufacturing initiatives.
• Evaluate, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling for efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct root cause analyses and recommend design, tolerance, or process changes to enhance production performance.
• Manage and track capital projects, including justification, selection, design, and implementation, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and scope.
• Collaborate with design engineering to develop manufacturing methods for new products and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide manufacturing decision‑making support by calculating production, labor, and material costs, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements.
• Identify and implement solutions related to safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost reductions.
• Apply continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles to refine processes.
• Track project performance to ensure successful completion of short- and long-term goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering and 5 to 8 years of progressively complex manufacturing engineering experience. Proven working experience in manufacturing engineering and project management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, fabrication, assembly, and materials.
• Leadership experience, including team development, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Experience with capital equipment justification and implementation.
• Well‑versed in relevant software (i.e., CAD, MS Office)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, or schematics
• Significant interaction with team, internal/external customers, and vendors

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of safety, environmental, and quality standards in manufacturing.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills; ability to foster a positive team culture.
• Strong understanding of plastic tooling and processes is a plus

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We strive to be a great place to work and easy to do business with—join Hoshizaki America to grow your skills, contribute to trusted products, delight customers, and enjoy excellent benefits

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $[80,000]– $[106,000] annually. This range is a good faith estimate of what Hoshizaki America expects to pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

• Life, accident & disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off & holidays
• Tuition reimbursement & career growth opportunities
• Safe, climate‑controlled workplaces
• Uniforms provided, meal subsidies, and childcare assistance
• Employee discounts & wellness programs

This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not a comprehensive list of duties or requirements. Hoshizaki America reserves the right to modify it at any time.

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