MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

SSW Advanced Technologies•Henderson, TN

16d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC is a growing multinational supplier to the global appliance OEMs. With more than 70 years of expertise and innovation, we design and sell components and systems to the residential appliance industry (refrigeration, cooking, laundry), commercial refrigeration, HVAC, retail display and home/office organizational markets. The Onsite Manufacturing Engineer will design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree or Higher Program of Study: Engineering (Prefer Mechanical, Electrical, Welding) or Material Science; Other hard science degrees will be considered.
5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with direct process involvement
Demonstrated hands-on troubleshooting of production equipment and processes
Proven experience improving process stability, reducing variation, and solving production problems in real time
Experience working directly on the production floor with operators and maintenance teams
Experience with fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing training or certification
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher (or equivalent)
CSWP – Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional
CSEP – Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional
GDTP – Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional
CMRP – Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional
CSEP – Certified Systems Engineering Professional
Projection welding processes
Metal forming operations (wire forming strongly preferred)
Tooling design and process setup optimization
Plating, coating, or finishing processes
Lean manufacturing implementation and continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot new or existing product and process problems involving equipment, tooling, materials, or operator methods.
Identify and eliminate sources of process variation through direct observation and testing on the production floor.
Investigate operational problems such as downtime, scrap, quality defects, and bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
Lead structured root cause analysis using methods such as 5 Whys, DMAIC, and cause-and-effect analysis.
Improve manufacturing processes to increase throughput, quality, and stability using Lean principles and process validation techniques.
Design, implement, and validate improvements to tooling, fixtures, and production processes.
Provide technical support to production teams and resolve issues in real time during active operations.
Review and improve product and process designs for manufacturability and repeatability.
Train and support operators and supervisors on improved processes and standard work.
Prepare and maintain documentation for process improvements, corrective actions, and engineering changes.
Spend a significant portion of time on the shop floor observing production processes, machine operation, setups, and operator activities
Diagnose issues by evaluating all aspects of the process including equipment condition, tooling design, and manual operator methods
Implement rapid containment actions followed by long-term corrective actions to ensure sustained improvement
Identify and verify true root cause through both data analysis and physical validation on the equipment
Design, ensure fabrication, deployment, and adoption of new equipment & tooling.
Drive process improvements independently with minimal direction in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Influence production personnel and cross-functional teams without direct authority to implement changes
Communicate clearly, directly, and concisely, providing straightforward answers to operational questions
Ensure improvements are sustained through standard work, training, and follow-up verification
Support safety, quality, and environmental compliance while executing process improvements