Manufacturing Engineer - Hattiesburg, MS

Wis-Pak, Inc. • Hattiesburg, MS

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About The Position

As a key player in our Manufacturing Engineering team, you’ll be at the heart of
transforming operations across our Hattiesburg, MS and Dyersburg, TN sites,
working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Project Engineering. You’ll
lead initiatives that reduce downtime, improve material flow, and standardize
best practices—making a measurable difference in safety, quality, and delivery.

Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Proven problem-solving and metric analysis skills
• Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project, and statistical tools (Minitab/SPC)
• Willingness to travel up to 50%
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
• Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering & Operations to qualify and implement capital equipment
• Support commissioning, training, and stabilization of new projects
• Lead problem-solving workshops and train teams in continuous improvement methods
• Collaborate with Maintenance to optimize PM schedules and parts inventory
• Validate and sustain flow line standards for materials, products, people, and equipment
• Maintain and improve site Flowmaps (Shikumi)
• Create and manage Job Instructions and support TWI training programs
• Develop metrics and guidelines for upgrades and new installations
• Drive cross-functional projects aligned with strategic goals
• Facilitate Obeya/Flow Room methodology across corporate and site teams
• Lead initiatives that enhance safety, quality, cost, and workflow efficiency
• Champion our mission, culture, and values every step of the way

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with Profit Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees