Thermal Process Engineer - High-Throughput Manufacturing

Ms Companies, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ms Companies, LLC is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to optimize high-temperature forming and material flow in a continuous-process manufacturing operation. You will focus on improving product quality, furnace performance, throughput, yield, and operational stability on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in a high-temperature continuous manufacturing environment and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science, Metallurgical, or related).
• Minimum 2+ years in a high-temperature continuous manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of thermal processing and material behavior at elevated temperatures.
• Experience troubleshooting defects and implementing corrective actions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; hands-on problem solving on the floor.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 production environment with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement across thermal forming and production processes.
• Troubleshoot defects related to surface quality, dimensional variation, and thermal issues.
• Monitor and optimize furnace performance, thermal distribution, and forming configurations.
• Support furnace and hot-end stability through analysis and adjustments.
• Drive yield, uptime, and scrap reduction; improve process capability.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Analyze trends and data to improve manufacturing consistency and efficiency.
• Assist with production setup, changeovers, and parameter adjustments.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping; provide floor-level engineering support 24/7.

Skills

Process engineering

Thermal processing

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Communication

Floor-level support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ms Companies, LLC is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to optimize high-temperature forming and material flow in a continuous-process manufacturing operation. You will focus on improving product quality, furnace performance, throughput, yield, and operational stability on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in a high-temperature continuous manufacturing environment and strong analytical skills.