Victaulic Company
Manufacturing Engineer
McMinnville, Tennessee
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Process ImprovementRecruitingHRSolidWorksAutoCADCommunicationProblem SolvingRevitLean Manufacturing
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About the role
- We're looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on the shop floor and knows how to turn problems into process improvements.
- This role is focused on driving continuous improvement, supporting equipment and process reliability, and helping scale operations through lean principles and standardization.
- This is not a desk-only role-you'll be actively engaged in daily manufacturing operations, providing technical direction, solving real-time issues, and ensuring processes are aligned with quality, safety, and performance standards.
Responsibilities
- You'll work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to improve productivity, troubleshoot issues, and support new equipment installations.
- Learn, run, and program automated and robotic equipment. Build and maintain the programs and files needed to keep it running.
- Partner with Quality on root cause analysis and countermeasures for defects.
- Help maintenance troubleshoot and repair equipment, build preventive maintenance schedules, and flag critical spare parts.
- Spot opportunities for new technology or equipment, and help justify and implement it.
- Lead or support capital project proposals and management.
- Flag safety concerns and help build the fix.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- In-depth knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Solidworks, or other solid modeling software is required.
- Demonstrated ability in process improvement, metric development, and problem-solving is required.
- possess ability to promptly accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented and analytical.
- Quick learner and self-motivated; possess ability to promptly accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to accept assignments of all types which may include intermittent travel up to 10%.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with all types of machinery, mechanical equipment, construction material, types of construction methods, and construction equipment is preferred.
- General knowledge of steel fabrication processes (Welding, CNC milling, facing, etc.) is preferred
- Familiarity with basic engineering principles and strong mathematical ability is preferred.
Skills
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Company info
- Job Description Position Summary: We're looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on the shop floor and knows how to turn problems into process improvements.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.
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