Manufacturing Systems Engineer We are looking for a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join our team in Salem, Virginia. Our state-of-the-art automotive production facility is serving the needs of a large customer in a fast-paced environment. Requirements RESPONSIBILITIES: - Support, maintain, and improve automation infrastructure, including the Production Traceability System (PTS) and PLC-based systems - Design and implement poka-yoke (error-proofing) solutions - Lead system integration, data collection, and traceability projects that connect production systems with site IT - Serve as the site responsible person for all IT, including infrastructure, business systems, and production-floor IT - Manage IT projects, vendors, and service providers, and coordinate with Rhenus corporate IT - Ensure system availability, support, security practices, and change control at the site - Plan and lead IT upgrades, integrations, and new system rollouts - Plan, lead, and support Kaizen events and production improvement projects - Spearhead Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs) from identification through implementation and follow-up - Support and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and drive corrective actions from the results with the process Engineer. - Apply and support PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycles to drive and sustain improvements - Lead and support QPS (Quick Problem Solving) activities to resolve issues at the source - Prepare scopes of work for new projects and equipment - Create and manage RFQs, evaluate supplier quotes, and support vendor selection - Track project timelines, budgets, and deliverables - Serve as a support between Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments - Coordinate with other Rhenus companies and facilities to share best practices and align systems - Communicate with external suppliers and contractors - Travel to other Rhenus sites for collaboration, project support, and system benchmarking REQUIRED SKILL AND ABILITIES: - Bachelor's degree in industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience - 3+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, preferably in automotive, heavy equipment, or truck assembly - Working knowledge of PFMEA, PDCA, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing - Experience with PLC systems and automation, plus poka-yoke design - Experience managing or supporting IT systems and vendors in a business or manufacturing setting - Experience preparing RFQs and project scopes - Prefer Lean Six Sigma certification - Prefer familiarity with IT/OT integration and network basics in a production environment - Prefer experience with CAD and project management tools - Strong communication skills and the ability to work across departments and with external partners - Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. Salary Description starting at $80,000.00 annually