Production Process Engineer - Lean, Launch & Quality

Surge Staffing; Guntown (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking a Production Engineer Specialist to provide engineering support for daily manufacturing operations in a Mississippi plant. You will lead pre-production activities, model changes, and production trials to ensure smooth start-ups and feasible processes.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency, with involvement in Lean initiatives and cross-functional teamwork to meet customer requirements and production targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing or engineering experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for daily manufacturing operations and production requirements.
• Lead and support pre-production preparation, production trials, and start-up activities for model changes and new production.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and develop solutions to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and efficiency.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Identify process issues and develop, implement, and verify corrective actions.
• Support the development and implementation of standardized work, process controls, and manufacturing systems.
• Evaluate production processes, equipment, tooling, layouts, and material flow for improvement opportunities.
• Support equipment, facility, and production-related engineering needs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing processes can meet customer requirements.
• Support new business development by evaluating manufacturing feasibility, process workability, capacity, equipment, and production requirements.
• Assist with engineering changes, process improvements, and implementation of new manufacturing technologies and systems.
• Review production data and performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, procedures, specifications, and process information.
• Coordinate with internal departments and suppliers as needed to resolve technical and manufacturing concerns.
• Support root-cause analysis and problem-solving activities using appropriate engineering and Lean Manufacturing methods.
• Ensure engineering activities support the commitment to exceptionally high quality standards and customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Production and other departments as needed.
• Participate in special projects and other engineering initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Surge Staffing is seeking a Production Engineer Specialist to provide engineering support for daily manufacturing operations in a Mississippi plant. You will lead pre-production activities, model changes, and production trials to ensure smooth start-ups and feasible processes.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency, with involvement in Lean initiatives and cross-functional teamwork to meet customer requirements and production targets.