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Manufacturing Engineer

Jackson, TN, us💼 Full-time💰 $79,100–$79,100🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-25

Core

Planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes in an industrial plant, facilitating new product transitions, and implementing process improvements.

Role type

Manufacturing Engineer (Industrial Plant)

Builds

Production lines, machine operations, and automated manufacturing equipment for freight and transit rail sectors.

Domain

Heavy manufacturing / Rail equipment

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (manufacturing systems)

Required skills

Mechanical Engineering, Capital equipment project management, Manufacturing automation systems, PLC controls, AutoCAD 2D, Plant Layout, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, Production Flow, PLC Programming, HMI Development, Capital Project Management, Vendor Management, Project Scheduling

Preferred skills

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC experience, Statistical methods application, Budget Development, Equipment Procurement

Technologies

AutoCAD 2D, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, PLCs, HMIs, Drives, Sensors

Responsibilities

Optimize facility layouts, production lines, and machine operations; Develop alternative production methods and standard work; Utilize Root Cause Analysis to eliminate production issues; Lead CAPEX projects from concept through implementation; Design, program, and troubleshoot industrial control systems; Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to execute automation projects.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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