Senior Manufacturing Engineer

CapstoneONE Search; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive operational excellence in Lithonia, Georgia. This role focuses on Lean initiatives, capital projects, and continuous improvement across various production processes. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience, a degree in a relevant engineering discipline, and strong skills in Lean Six Sigma and problem-solving. This full-time position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to influence manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical background.
• Hands-on experience with Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Standard Work, and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of Lean/OpEx practices and sustain continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives across fabrication and assembly operations.
• Lead capital projects from justification through production handoff.
• Support factory transformations and process redesigns.
• Resolve production and quality issues using structured methods.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Change leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Base Pay Range

$115,000.00/yr - $137,000.00/yr

We are representing a very prominent manufacturing organization that is actively seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in driving operational excellence across fabrication (sheet metal, tube/piping) and electrical panel assembly operations. This individual will lead Lean initiatives, manage major capital projects, and support factory transformations to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and sustainment of Lean/OpEx practices, including Standard Work, Leader Standard Work, Tier meetings, and Kaizen events
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma tools (PFMEA, Poka‑Yoke, line balancing, capacity planning, headcount analysis)
• Lead capital projects from justification through installation and production handoff, including automation and new equipment
• Support plant layout changes, process redesigns, and new product introductions
• Resolve chronic production and quality issues using structured problem‑solving methods (8D, DMAIC, A3, DOE)
• Partner with Design and Product Engineering to improve manufacturability, cost, and production readiness

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a fast‑paced production environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical background
• Hands‑on experience with Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Standard Work, and capacity planning
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and CapEx projects
• CAD/CAM knowledge
• Strong analytical, communication, and change leadership skills

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing