Senior Manufacturing Engineer: NPD & VAVE Excellence

Talent Groups; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (NPD/VAVE) in Chattanooga, TN. This role emphasizes manufacturability, cost optimization, and process standardization across divisions. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to ensure efficient product development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, with 5–10 years in manufacturing engineering. Preferred qualifications include experience with Oracle ERP and data visualization tools. Full-time position with competitive pay and opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, or VAVE.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, and paint processes.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the manufacturing engineering representative on product development teams.
• Identify and lead cost reduction projects across product lines.
• Support deployment and continuous improvement of corporate AME standards.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Collaboration

Project Management

Cost Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Oracle ERP

Power BI

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (NPD/VAVE) in Chattanooga, TN. This role emphasizes manufacturability, cost optimization, and process standardization across divisions. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to ensure efficient product development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, with 5–10 years in manufacturing engineering. Preferred qualifications include experience with Oracle ERP and data visualization tools. Full-time position with competitive pay and opportunities for innovation.