Manufacturing Engineer

About the Company:

Our client is a leading advanced manufacturing organization operating a state of the art 150,000 square foot facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia. As part of a global industrial group, the organization delivers fully integrated capabilities—ranging from laser cutting and CNC machining to electronics and cleanroom assembly—while driving innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer is a key member of the Operations team, responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting manufacturing processes to drive efficiency and performance. This role plays a critical part in establishing production best practices and ensuring daily operations meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Support and improve production processes, materials, and equipment

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, supply chain, and production teams

Lead and participate in initiatives to improve labor efficiency and reduce costs

Develop plant layouts and optimize product flow using tools such as value stream mapping and bottleneck analysis

Implement lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Kanban, JIT, visual management systems)

Design, procure, and maintain production tooling, fixtures, and equipment

Troubleshoot manufacturing and design-related issues and implement effective solutions

Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Support new product introduction (NPI) from prototype through production

Prepare technical documentation, work instructions, and process reports

Lead process capability studies and continuous improvement projects (Six Sigma, Value Engineering)

Train and support operators and technicians as needed

Manage non-conformance investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar certification preferred

5+ years of experience in high-tech manufacturing environments

Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Experience with high-mix, low-volume production and pilot builds

Hands-on expertise in CNC machining, MIG/TIG welding, and sheet metal fabrication

Familiarity with cleanroom manufacturing environments

Proficiency with CAD software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools (Excel, Python)

Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.