Manufacturing Engineer - Automation

Ideal Tridon • Smyrna, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ideal Tridon Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Automation for their Corporate Office in Smyrna, Tennessee. This role is responsible for designing, building, and improving automated and semi-automated manufacturing processes to support production goals. The position emphasizes continuous improvement initiatives, requiring a self-driven engineer who can work independently, collaborate cross-functionally, and adapt to evolving manufacturing needs. This role is crucial for advancing automation and operational efficiency within the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or other relevant technical field or equivalent experience and education is required.
• 5 years preferred manufacturing engineering experience in the functions noted above.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing (5S, TPM, Standard Work, Quick Change), Hydraulic & pneumatic devices and controls, Servo motor motion control, and Mechanical feeders and parts handling.
• Strong hands-on problem-solving ability in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Focused on delivering measurable improvements in manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of safety standards and protocols related to automated systems.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and industry best practices.
• Strong organizational & project tracking skills.
• Computer skills with proficiency in SolidWorks or experience with other 3D CAD software.
• Assures compliance to all required industry standards and government requirements as stated in the Ideal-Tridon Quality Manual, Quality Management System, process documentation, and all Company Human Resources, Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Responsibility and authority to use the Lock Out / Tag Out procedure to shut down an operation for quality, safety, or environmental issues. The appropriate supervisor, lead, or manager will be notified of shut down.
• Maintains and protects all company, supplier, and customer proprietary and confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with visual management tools and Lean manufacturing systems (e.g., visual controls, dashboards, KPI boards) is a plus.
• Self-driven and able to work without constant oversight.
• Willing to spend time on the production floor learning processes.
• Motivated to identify and execute improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and assemble automated and semi-automated equipment to support production.
• Spend time on the production floor to understand existing machinery and processes.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, efficiency gains, waste reduction).
• Troubleshoot production, equipment, and process issues.
• Analyze machine fault data to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, PFMEA, Work Instructions, flow charts.
• Support capital equipment projects including specification, sourcing, and execution.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve operational efficiency.
• Apply mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) concepts in equipment and process design.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level