Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
The Manufacturing Engineer designs and improves manufacturing processes for new and existing products to enhance productivity, quality, and profitability. This role analyzes production lines, develops and implements process improvements, and introduces in-plant technologies such as automated assembly and inspection. The Manufacturing Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, follows the PDCA cycle to achieve plant targets and KPIs, and presents improvement plans to senior leadership.
Responsibilities
Design and develop manufacturing processes for new products, proposing efficient and scalable production solutions.
Study line KPIs for new models, define targets, and prepare production lines to meet or exceed these performance goals.
Resolve technical issues on the production line to ensure targets and KPIs are achieved.
Improve profitability through productivity enhancements, including labor savings, defect reduction, and reduction of equipment breakdowns.
Analyze and improve existing production lines based on current and projected volume trends to optimize productivity.
Establish in-plant technologies such as automated assembly and inspection, and deploy these technologies across multiple lines.
Create, define, schedule, implement, and monitor process improvements, ensuring they are standardized and sustained.
Perform cost estimates for improvement initiatives, including equipment, tooling, packaging, and installation costs, with appropriate supervision.
Develop and maintain clear work instructions and documentation to support standardized processes.
Collaborate with a team using the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle to achieve plant targets and key performance indicators.
Communicate and present improvement plans, results, and recommendations to senior-level executives in a clear and professional manner.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant, identifying opportunities and introducing new ideas to enhance operations.
Essential Skills
Proven experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on process design and improvement.
Strong background in process improvement within a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with tooling selection, implementation, and optimization.
Ability to design and document manufacturing processes and work instructions clearly and accurately.
Demonstrated capability in continuous improvement methodologies, including use of the PDCA cycle.
Ability to analyze production line KPIs and volume trends to drive data-based decisions.
Skill in estimating costs for equipment, tooling, packaging, and installation related to improvement projects.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present improvement plans to senior-level executives.
Detail-oriented approach, ensuring all necessary details are considered to complete tasks effectively.
Ability to consistently introduce new ideas and demonstrate original thinking in a manufacturing @context.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in a highly automated manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with automated assembly and inspection technologies.
Experience in an automotive or similarly complex, high-volume manufacturing setting.
Strong documentation skills to create and maintain standardized work instructions.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Work Environment
The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled, and highly automated automotive manufacturing facility. The environment emphasizes precision, efficiency, and the use of advanced technologies, including automated assembly and inspection systems. The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams on the production floor and in engineering settings, focusing on continuous improvement and optimization of automated lines.
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 - $110000.00/yr.
2026 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 o Out-of-pocket max: $5,500/ $11,000 CDHP with I-ISA 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 0 100% 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. 2026 IRS Contribution Limits: $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) o Health FSA: Up to $3,300 (not allowed with HSA) e Limited Purpose FSA: Dental & vision expenses only (HSA-compatible) o Carryover: $25-$660 e 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, $1,000 lifetime max Vision Coverage (Cigna / EyeMed) - Core Vision: Employer-paid, basic exam coverage - Buy-Up Vision: Enhanced coverage for exams, frames, lenses, and contacts Income Protection Short-Term Disability (Employer Paid) Exempt: 80% of pay Non-Exempt: 60% of pay Max benefit: 180 days Long-Term Disability (Guardian) - Base: 60% of pay (up to $9,000/month) o Buy-Up option: 70% of pay Life & AD&D Insurance (Guardian) - Basic Life/AD&D: Ix salary (up to $250,000) - employer paid - Optional Life: Available for employee, spouse, and children e Benefits reduce after age 70 Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid) Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance o Hospital Indemnity Insurance Wellness & Support Programs o Preventive Care Incentive & Wellness Raffle o Virtual Care (MDLIVE) o Omada Diabetes & Heart Health Program o Tobacco Cessation Program o Employee Assistance Program (Ulliance) - free & confidential Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan (Fidelity) o Auto-enrollment at 2% after 35 days Company match: 100% of first 6% (immediately vested) Important Notes e Spousal surcharge applies if spouse has access to employer medical coverage - Benefits are effective January I-December 31, 2026 - Refer to legal notices and carrier documents for full details This document is a summary only and does not replace official plan documents.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dyersburg,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
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