Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Join Hoshizaki America Inc., – Engineering Excellence, Powered by People. 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:

Griffin, GA

Schedule:

Day

Department:
Manufacturing

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, improve production capacity, reduce waste, and ensure quality standards are met. Evaluate current processes for potential efficiency, quality, safety, cost, and capacity improvements, providing recommendations for improvement (upgrades, new technology, process/product design changes, etc).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality assurance, maintenance, and design engineering to resolve manufacturing issues, develop methods for new products, and implement solutions effectively.
• Assist manufacturing with decision-making by calculating production, labor, and material costs, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements. Lead project management activities to coordinate and complete capital projects on time, within budget, and within scope. Participate in capital equipment justification, selection, and implementation, and design and prepare concept drawings of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment.
• Conduct feasibility studies, process simulations, and risk assessments for new processes or changes. Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and standard operating procedures. Participate in supplier qualification and development activities related to manufacturing processes and materials.
• Ensure safety compliance in all processes, achieving company and department safety targets per yearly approved KPIs.

• 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 is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, tool design, and production principles.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, 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.

• Determine optimal manufacturing processes while considering efficiency, quality, cost, and scalability.
• Select appropriate equipment and machinery for each 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.

• Experience in commercial food service or appliance manufacturing
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional project teams
• Familiarity with supplier…