Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in driving operational excellence by developing, optimizing, and sustaining efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing processes. This position partners closely with production, quality, and design engineering teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives and support the successful launch of new products. Through data-driven analysis, project leadership, and hands-on collaboration on the manufacturing floor, this role directly impacts product quality, cost, and on-time delivery.

Location: 618 Hwy 74 S, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, capacity, and safety
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and quality issues cross-functionally
• Support cost analysis, production planning, and labor/material estimates
• Develop manufacturing methods with design engineering for new products
• Lead capital projects from concept through completion (scope, schedule, budget)
• Support equipment selection, justification, and implementation
• Create concept drawings for new or improved equipment
• Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and risk assessments
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process flows, and work instructions
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

Decision Making

• Determine optimal manufacturing processes while considering efficiency, quality, cost, and scalability.
• Select appropriate equipment and machinery for each manufacturing process by evaluating capabilities, compatibility with existing systems, cost-effectiveness, and future expansion needs.
• Identify root causes of production issues and implement timely corrective actions based on analysis of process data, experimentation, and collaboration with other departments.
• Prioritize continuous improvement projects in efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Accurately estimate project budgets to stay within 5% of projected budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5-8 years of progressively responsible manufacturing engineering experience
• Strong background in process improvement and operational excellence
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fabrication
• CAD and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Proven project management and cross-functional leadership skills
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Plastic tooling experience is a plus

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $[65,000]- $[120,000] annually , plus eligibility for a bonus opportunity with annual payouts distributed in three installments. This range is a good faith estimate of what Hoshizaki America expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits include childcare incentives, affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability coverage, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off and company holidays, tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities, safe, climate-controlled workplaces, uniforms provided with meal subsidies, and employee discounts and wellness programs.

This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not a comprehensive list of duties or requirements. Hoshizaki America reserves the right to modify it at any time.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.• Proven track record of successfully implementing process improvements and driving operational excellence.• Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes listed above is highly desirable.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, tool design, and production principles.• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for design and process improvement.• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, or schematics.• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and statistical analysis tools.• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision making.• Effective communication skills to collaborate across different departments and levels of the organization.• Project management skills to lead and coordinate process improvement projects effectively.