Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

This Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on designing and improving manufacturing processes for new and existing products in a clean, highly automated automotive environment. You will develop efficient production methods, enhance productivity and profitability, and implement in-plant technologies such as automated assembly and inspection. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve plant targets and key performance indicators while consistently driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes for new products, proposing efficient and practical ideas that support production goals.
• Study line key performance indicators (KPIs) for new models, set targets, and prepare production lines to meet those targets.
• Resolve technical issues on the production line to ensure stable operations and achievement of KPI goals.
• Improve profitability by driving productivity improvements, including labor savings, defect reduction, and reduction of equipment breakdowns.
• Analyze and improve existing production lines to optimize productivity based on current and projected volume trends.
• Establish in-plant technologies such as automated assembly and inspection and deploy these solutions to other production lines as appropriate.
• Work with a team using the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle to achieve plant targets and KPIs.
• Define, schedule, implement, monitor, and standardize process improvements across the manufacturing lines.
• Perform cost estimates for improvement ideas, including equipment, tooling, packaging, and installation costs under supervision.
• Develop and update work instructions and related documentation to support standardized processes and best practices.
• Communicate and present improvement plans and project results clearly and confidently to senior-level executives.
• Collaborate with tooling, design, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure alignment between process capabilities and product requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, proposing solutions, and following through on implementation.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on process design and optimization.
• Strong background in process improvement within a production or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with tooling, equipment, and manufacturing line setup.
• Ability to create, interpret, and maintain work instructions and process documentation.
• Proven capability to drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured methodologies such as PDCA.
• Strong analytical skills to study line KPIs, volume trends, and productivity data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ability to perform cost estimates for equipment, tooling, packaging, and installation related to improvement projects.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present improvement plans to senior-level executives.
• Detail-oriented approach, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and thoroughly.
• Demonstrated ability to introduce new ideas and apply original thinking to solve problems and improve processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a highly automated manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with automated assembly and inspection technologies and their deployment across multiple lines.
• Comfort working collaboratively in cross-functional teams focused on meeting plant targets and KPIs.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a continuous improvement and innovation focus.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled, and highly automated automotive manufacturing facility. You will work closely with production, engineering, and leadership teams on the shop floor and in office settings, interacting frequently with automated assembly and inspection systems. The environment emphasizes safety, standardization, and continuous improvement, offering the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technologies while contributing to efficient, high-quality production.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dyersburg, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

026 Employee Benefits Summary This summary highlights the key features of the 2026 NSSA Benefits Program. It is designed to provide an easy-to-read overview. In the event of any discrepancies, official plan documents govern. Eligibility & Enrollment Eligibility: Full-time employees (30+ hours/week) eligible first of the month following 30 days of employment. Dependents: Eligible spouse and children up to age 26 (documentation required). Enrollment: Employees must actively enroll or waive benefits through BenXpress during open enrollment. Medical Plans (Cigna Open Access Plus) All plans include preventive care covered at 100% in-network. Plan Options PPO Plan o Deductible: $1,000/ $2,000 (single/family) o Coinsurance: 20% after deductible Out-of-pocket max: $5,500 / $11,000 • CDHP with HSA o Deductible: $2,000 / $4,000 o Coinsurance: 20% after deductible o Out-of-pocket max: $4,000/ $8,000 o Eligible for Health Savings Account • Minimum Value Plan (MVP) o Deductible & OOP max: $6,550 / $13,100 • 100% coverage after deductible Prescription Drug Coverage Managed by Express Scripts (Accredo for specialty medications) Copays vary by plan and drug tier • Mail-order options available for 90-day supplies Certain drug classes excluded (e.g.,weight loss, infertility) Health Savings Account (HSA) Available with the CDHP/HSA plan 026 IRS Contribution Limits: o $4,400 individual / $8,750 family o $1,000 catch-up (age 55+) • Company Contributions: o $500 employee only o $750 employee + one o $1,000 family Funds roll over year to year and are portable Flexible Spending Accounts (WEX) Health FSA: Up to $3,300 (not allowed with HSA) Limited Purpose FSA: Dental & vision expenses only (HSA-compatible) Carryover: $25-$660 Dependent Care FSA not offered in 2026 Dental Coverage (Delta Dental of Michigan) PPO & Premier networks Annual deductible: $50 individual / $150 family Annual maximum: $1,500 Preventive care covered at 100% • Orthodontia (to age 19): 50% coverage, $1

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dyersburg,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.

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