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Manufacturing Engineer
Drive —Pulaski, TN
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
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- Mid-level
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Manufacturing Engineer

Drive -
Pulaski, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,000 - $85,000 a year

Qualifications

Defect resolution root cause analysis
IATF 16949:2016
Injection (injection molding)
Plastics blow molding
MRP
Manufacturing facility experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Production management software
Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production
Quality assurance experience within automotive industry
Technical troubleshooting support
Productivity software
PPAP
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Manufacturing company experience
Technical Proficiency
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Quality control experience within automotive industry
Production troubleshooting

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Position Summary

Our Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility in Pulaski, Tennessee is seeking a motivated and results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, supporting new product launches, optimizing production efficiency, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume plastic injection molding environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive manufacturing, strong technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
Support plastic injection molding operations by analyzing and improving process flow, equipment performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Support new product launches, engineering changes, and production transfers.
Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and visual work aids.
Analyze production data and recommend improvements to enhance throughput and reduce manufacturing costs.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Process Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
Participate in APQP activities, PFMEA development, Control Plans, and PPAP submissions.
Support equipment installation, process validation, and production readiness activities.
Conduct root cause analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D, and other structured problem-solving tools.
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements, customer specifications, and company quality standards.
Promote Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, standardized work, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 2–5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting plastic injection molding operations.
Experience working for a Tier 1 automotive supplier preferred.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis methodologies.
Working knowledge of Automotive Core Tools:
- APQP
- PPAP
- PFMEA
- Control Plans
- SPC
- MSA
Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality standards.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP manufacturing systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting robotic automation and automated manufacturing cells.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
Knowledge of scientific molding principles.
Experience with capital equipment projects and facility layouts.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary of $70,000–$85,000 based on experience

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