Mfg Eng III

Manufacturing Engineer

Savannah, GA

12+ months (Possible Extension)

1st shift

$55–$62 per hour on W2

Lead and independently perform manufacturing engineering activities focused on production methods, process improvements, tooling, production equipment, assembly methods, and manufacturing planning. Analyze existing and proposed manufacturing operations to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and productivity gains. Develop and author detailed manufacturing work instructions, process plans, rework instructions (DRDI/DMT), and manufacturing documentation. Create and maintain Manufacturing Bills of Material (MBOM) using SAP, Solumina, Corridor, or similar manufacturing systems.

Conduct productibility and manufacturability studies from engineering drawings and technical specifications. Support make-versus-buy decisions, vendor evaluations, supplier interactions, and corrective action initiatives. Generate manufacturing reports, forecasts, capacity analyses, and production planning data using statistical and analytical methods. Support equipment justification, facility improvement initiatives, and manufacturing technology implementation projects. Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects involving Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.

Drive Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives throughout production environments. Apply Six Sigma methodologies and data-driven decision-making techniques to improve process capability and product quality. Support Safety, Sustainability, Ergonomic, and Quality initiatives across manufacturing operations. Train and mentor manufacturing personnel while providing technical leadership and guidance.

• 4+ years of Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly operations, fabrication, tooling, and production planning.
• Experience creating Work Instructions, Process Plans, Manufacturing Documentation, and MBOMs.
• Knowledge of Engineering Drawings, Blueprint Reading, GD&T, Product Configuration, and Manufacturing Specifications.
• Experience with SAP, Solumina, Corridor, ERP, MES, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting production environments and cross-functional manufacturing teams.

• Lean Manufacturing
• Lean Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Operational Excellence
• Kaizen
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• 5S
• SMED
• Kanban
• Just-In-Time (JIT)
• One Piece Flow
• Root Cause Analysis
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• DMAIC
• Green Belt or Black Belt Certification

• Aerospace Aviation Defense Aircraft Manufacturing
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Advanced Manufacturing