Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial engineering preferred or equivalent experience
Minimum of five years in manufacturing or process engineering with supervisory duties
Demonstrated success in supervising and mentoring engineers
Preferred experience in automotive, commercial transportation, or Tier 1/Tier 2 manufacturing
Hands-on experience with process engineering in relevant manufacturing operations
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and familiarity with IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards
Responsibilities
Develop the engineering team, set priorities, and coach talent
Lead manufacturing performance improvements and process development
Conduct root-cause investigations and drive Lean initiatives
Manage launch and equipment projects within established parameters
Collaborate on equipment selection and production trials
Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
Maintain engineering documentation and system accuracy
Implement safety measures and ergonomic designs in processes
Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
3 Weeks of PTO plus company-paid holidays
Free access to on-site medical clinics for employees and dependents
24/7 access to Teladoc with no copay
Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
Discounts with various partners including Dollywood Parks & Resort and Verizon Wireless
Full Job Description
What You Will Do
Develop the team. Set priorities, allocate engineering resources, coach technical talent, and build accountability through clear expectations and thoughtful performance feedback.
Strengthen manufacturing performance. Lead process development, time studies, line balancing, capacity analysis, material-flow improvements, and labor-standard validation.
Solve the hard problems. Drive root-cause investigations and Lean initiatives that reduce scrap, process variation, downtime, and cycle time while improving yield, throughput, labor efficiency, and equipment effectiveness.
Deliver successful launches. Manage assigned launch and equipment projects within approved scope, schedule, and budget-from feasibility and DFM/DFA input through trials, Run-at-Rate, training, and production handoff.
Advance equipment and automation. Partner with Controls Engineering and Maintenance on equipment selection, tooling, fixtures, automation, commissioning, and production trials.
Protect quality and compliance. Implement process controls and validation evidence that support ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, customer requirements, APQP, and PPAP.
Create reliable engineering systems. Maintain accurate BOMs, routings, work instructions, layouts, labor standards, ERP data, and engineering change control.
Design safety into the process. Integrate ergonomics, guarding, safe work methods, calibration needs, and workplace organization into manufacturing improvements.
Travel: This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% for equipment installation and commissioning, supplier coordination, training, onsite audits, production trials, project reviews, and support at other TSM locations.
What You Bring
Leadership and experience
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline is preferred; at least eight years of relevant technical manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least five years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, including prior supervisory responsibility.
Demonstrated success supervising technical personnel, coaching developing engineers, reviewing delegated work, and balancing daily production support with longer-term projects.
Automotive, commercial transportation, or Tier 1/Tier 2 manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Technical depth
Hands-on process engineering experience in relevant metal, foam, cut-and-sew, or assembly operations.
Experience with time studies, tooling, fixtures, line balancing, material flow, ergonomics, process validation, CAD, ERP systems, BOMs, routings, labor standards, and engineering change control.
Working knowledge of automated or PLC-controlled equipment, with the ability to partner effectively with controls specialists.
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and manufacturing process controls; IATF 16949 experience and familiarity with VDA 6.3 and automotive customer requirements are strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, structured root-cause analysis, Lean methods, and statistical analysis.
Strong communication, organization, analytical thinking, judgment, and attention to detail.
Why Join Us?
Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
Retire: 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of PTO + company paid holidays.
On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.
