Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Venteon; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is actively seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Conyers, GA to drive major factory improvements. The role emphasizes lean deployment, line balancing, and advanced problem solving to boost productivity, quality, and cost performance.

A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in manufacturing are required, with Lean Six Sigma certification preferred. The position entails leading capital projects (e.g., automation, tooling) from concept through commissioning, coordinating with design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in fast-paced manufacturing/plant operations with engineering involvement.
• Lean Six Sigma exposure and capability; Green/Black Belt preferred.
• Experience designing, deploying, auditing Standard Work, Line Balancing, and Capacity Planning.
• Experienced with PFMEA, DOE, 8D, and cross-functional problem solving.
• Proficiency CAD/CAM; strong data analysis with Minitab; proficient with Excel/Visio.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead Lean transformations across fabrication and electrical panel assembly areas.
• Lead OpEx deployment focusing on Standard Work, Leader Standard Work, and Tier Accountability.
• Plan and execute Kaizen events to cut waste, improve quality, and reduce cycle times.
• Apply PFMEA and Poka-Yoke to identify and prevent manufacturing issues.
• Conduct capacity planning analyses to optimize resources for production needs.
• Manage CapEx projects from ROI justification through installation and handover.
• Lead automation initiatives and shop-floor improvements with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Design/Engineering to improve DFM and cost efficiency.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen leadership

CapEx management

Line balancing

DFM collaboration

ROI analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green/Black Belt)

Tools

CAD

CAM

Minitab

Excel

Job description

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER NEEDED - CONYERS, GEORGIA

A Leading Manufacturing Company in the Conyers, Georgia area needs a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. A Bachelor's Degree is Required for this Position. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is a critical, highly visible role responsible for driving significant operational excellence and manufacturing capability improvements within the Fabrication (sheet metal, tube / piping fabrication) and Electrical Panel Assembly areas. This Position acts as a change agent, leading major factory transformations, managing capital expenditure projects, and embedding Lean methodologies to achieve sustained productivity, quality, and cost targets.
• Lean Deployment: Lead the deployment, and sustainment of the company s Operational Excellence (OpEx) model, specifically focusing on Standard Work (SW), Leader Standard Work (LSW), and Tier Accountability Processes in assigned areas.
• Kaizen Leadership: Plan, lead, and execute targeted Kaizen events and rapid improvement projects to eliminate waste, improve quality, and reduce manufacturing cycle time.
• Technical Analysis: Utilize advanced Lean Six Sigma tools, including PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Poka-Yoke (error-proofing), to identify and resolve complex manufacturing issues and prevent recurrence.
• Capacity Planning: Conduct rigorous industrial engineering analysis, including Line Balancing, Work Content Calculation, and Headcount Calculation, to optimize resource utilization and support production volume requirements.
• CapEx Management: Lead major capital projects from concept through final commissioning and successful handover to production. This includes justifying expenditures (ROI/NPV), managing vendor selection, and overseeing installation (e.g., Laser Booth, New Press, automated assembly solutions).
• Automation Journey: Act as the technical lead for implementing new automation and technology within the focus factories, ensuring equipment and processes meet safety, quality, and production specifications.
• Area Transformation: Lead and manage major layout and process reconfigurations necessary for plant restructuring or new product introductions, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.
• Problem Solving: Utilize proficient, structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, Red-X, DOE, etc.) to resolve high-impact chronic production and quality issues.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Serve as the manufacturing liaison, collaborating with the Design Engineering and Product Engineering teams to implement Design Intended Cost Improvement and ensure optimal manufacturability and cost efficiency of new and revised products.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or other relevant technical field, from an accredited university is Required.
• Minimum 7 years in fast paced plant / manufacturing operations including engineering experience with implementation and design
• Strong Electrical and/or Mechanical background required.
• Proficiency in designing, deploying, and auditing Standard Work, Line Balancing, and Capacity Planning.
• Proficiency in structured Problem-Solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, A3) and experience facilitating PFMEA workshops.
• CAD and CAM fundamentals knowledge and demonstrated skills
• Demonstrated experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and practical application of tools like Kaizen, 5S, and Visual Management.
• Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams and projects, including experience managing Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects from justification through successful installation.
• Proven ability to influence and motivate change across all levels of the organization, particularly on the shop floor.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear action plans and justifiable business cases (ROI).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical information clearly to technicians, managers, and executive leadership.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt preferred)
• Proficient in Excel, Minitab, Excel, Word, Visio