Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Parsons

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. This role analyzes production methods, equipment, materials, and workflows to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence. Working cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and engineering teams, the Industrial Manufacturing Engineer implements process improvements, supports new product introductions, and drives lean manufacturing initiatives to achieve business objectives.

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager Indirect, this position is based on-site in Parsons, TN*.Major Accountability:

Documentation of assembly processes, work instructions, procedures, and plant layouts

Ensure assembly times are monitored and documented, and related issues tracked, to provide input to operations staff on needed improvements.

Maintain MBOM, Product Routings, and Standards Coordinate Engineering Change process between Design Engineering and Manufacturing for product design issues / improvements

Drive Continuous Improvement of processes and assembly methods by using Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma tools

Lead or support capital equipment projects

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Prepare and maintain Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM), Product Routings, Plant Layouts, and Work Instructions for Manufacturing while interacting with hourly employees and office personnel

Perform role on Safety Incident Investigation Teams, as needed, and conduct safety inspections and tasks as required

Drives continuous improvement and lean initiatives with a focus on workflow, layout, Kaizen events, standardized work, 5S, and automation

Support or leads projects to improve processes and product designs (i.e. fixturing, design changes, and capital equipment justifications)
Support or lead the adoption of new technologies within the manufacturing environment

Support the New Product Development and Engineering Change processes through process documentation, routing maintenance, pilot runs, and employee training

Recommends product design improvements to ensure manufacturability and ease of assembly

Performs workflow balancing and time studies

Works as a liaison between engineering and manufacturing to ensure a smooth implementation of deviations and Engineering Change Notices Maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, manufacturing processes, and work force utilization

Consistently operate in a manner that aligns to the Company Core Values Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with a minimum of two years of experience in a manufacturing or Industrial environment

Process / Manufacturing engineering experience preferred

Six Sigma and/or Lean certification preferred

Capital equipment project and automation experience preferred

Effectively communicates, written/oral: can connect and communicate with different audiences

Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.

Proficient Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time and wear PPE as needed.

Our Benefits:

We believe that our people are one of our most valuable assets. That’s why we provide our employees with a competitive benefits package that helps protect their health, income and lifestyle. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

Competitive wage Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)401(k) savings plan Wellness Program Supplemental Health Plans Employee Assistance Program Training and Development Tuition Assistance Employee discounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)
On-the-job training and skills development

Basic Life Insurance Leave Program Employee Events and more…Kolpak is dedicated to ensuring confidence in the future of food service businesses and operations. Since 1969, Kolpak has manufactured quality, reliable, and efficient walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigeration that protects our customers’ products and promises they need to deliver, both today and for years to come.

Our commitment to the industry and our customers has made Kolpak a leading global brand. The Kolpak facility is centrally located between Memphis and Nashville, just off I-40 on the beautiful Tennessee River in Parsons, TN. Kolpak, a Welbilt brand, is a division of Ali Group.

For more information about Kolpak, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Kolpak is an equal opportunity employer, as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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