Manufacturing Engineer III

Why do we need you?

For the Norcross and Conyers manufacturing facilities, the Manufacturing Engineer III is the primary technical authority for manufacturing processes, capex project lifecycle, and digital manufacturing systems. The role operates with a high level of independence to align technical solutions with business needs, improve operational performance, and support scalable, data‑driven manufacturing process improvements across both sites. The position is accountable for ensuring manufacturing systems meet safety, quality, and business requirements to deliver a solution our customers expect.

• Lead, promote and maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring strict adherence to all company safety policies and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments and actively participate in incident and near‑miss investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions.

• Collect and analyze data from current production performance against established baselines and apply appropriate corrective action to improve processes. Apply statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and other statistical tools to establish new production baselines.

• Lead the plant into the next phase of I4.0 progression. Work closely with the Central I4.0 team to identify, plan and execute a phased approach to advance the operations technological data collection.

• Ownership of the Capital Expense budget (~$2M annually); support the development, execution, tracking and reporting of Capex projects, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Communicate Capex‑related decisions effectively to cross‑functional departments and leaders within the business unit and central support teams.

• Partner and support the development, trialing, testing, material validation and SOP development required to bring new products to market. Manage quote requests and provide accurate manufacturing costs to Project Management/Customer Solutions, Estimating and Planning teams (tooling, fixture design, materials & machinery).

• Lead and support Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen events, and problem‑solving workshops, ensuring chronic losses are addressed through standardized methods.
• Coach and mentor pillar leaders and improvement teams, elevating technical capability, driving consistent application of WCM tools, and building a strong multisite problem‑solving culture.
• Champion the use of performance tracking tools (e.g., Project Tracker, dashboards) to ensure cross‑plant transparency and data‑driven decision making. Establish consistent metrics definitions, review cadence, and governance processes across departments.

• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Quality, Planning and Precon teams to develop and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and routings for accurate costing and scheduling. Develop, maintain and train standard operating procedures and work instructions.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Materials Science, or Mechatronics.

• Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment – 7+ years
• Metal fabrication: forming, bending, cutting, punching, etc. – 5+ years
• Demonstrated Project Management skills – 5+ years
• Lean / WCM experience – 5+ years (6σ Green/Black Belt)
• AutoCAD and Solid Works – 3+ years

• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems – Preferred
• MES Software functional development / rollout experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently
• Flexible and open‑minded with strong written and oral communication and collaboration skills

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term…