Manufacturing Engineer

Magnum Venus Products Inc • Knoxville, TN

1h • Onsite

About The Position

Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications in composites and adhesives markets. MVP collaborates with its customers to offer tailored production solutions to meter, mix, dispense, and apply materials. For over 80 years, MVP has been a leading equipment provider for the marine, infrastructure, pool and bath, oil & gas, transportation, aerospace, and wind industries.

As a family-owned business, MVP serves its customers and communities with integrity and respect to create a better experience. Our same core values with which the company was founded on 80 years ago continue to guide us today as we create a better experience for our employees, customers, and communities.

MVP proudly offers a competitive medical (partially Company-paid), dental, vision, life and disability plan; 401k retirement plan with a 3% match; Paid Time Off (starting at 13 days per year); 9 Company-paid holidays; 2 Floating holidays.

Summary: Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with machine shop and CNC expertise to support and modernize our Knoxville machine shop. This role focuses on digital transformation, CAD/CAM, CNC simulation, tooling standardization, and continuous improvement — while leveraging and learning from the decades of expertise within our existing machine shop team. Over time, this role may grow into broader ownership of processes and systems as part of an intentional knowledge transition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience in manufacturing engineering or related roles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with manufacturing software and tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office
• Demonstrated ability to automate processes through software and/or programming
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with manual or CNC machines
• Strong 3D CAD and CAM skills e.g. Autodesk Inventor, Fusion360, Mastercam
• Experience with CAM simulations

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Analyze and enhance manufacturing workflows, ensuring efficiency and quality in production for the machine shop.
• Digital Transformation: Lead the digital transformation of manufacturing processes especially within the machine shop by implementing innovative technologies and data-driven solutions to improve productivity and competitiveness.
• CAD/CAM Process: Develop and own CAD/CAM process from designed engineered drawings to program for appropriate machine and tooling.
• CNC Simulation: Develop and own simulation process whereby complicated parts can be verified digitally before physical machining.
• Machine Programming: Ability to program machines to train personnel.
• Machine Setup: Ability to run a machine start-to-finish including tooling calibration and material fixturing to be able to train personnel. Ability to develop and own process to minimize setup & downtime.
• Tooling Development: Develop and program tooling specifically tailored for CNC machining processes within our machine shop, aligning this task with our digital transformation efforts.
• Tooling and Consumables Standardization: Defining set of tools without unnecessary overlap. Where possible, utilize the same consumables across machine shop.
• Metrology: Understanding of metrology to be able to include within preventative maintenance, tooling, and quality control.
• Preventative Maintenance: Developpreventative maintenance plans for machines to maintain accuracy, quality, and reliability.
• New Product Development: Be a crucial voice in new product development ensuring design for manufacturing is at the forefront of Mechanical Design Engineering development.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead the Continuous Improvement program for the machine shop, identifying opportunities for process enhancements, complexity reduction, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
• Productivity Enhancement: Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement measures that increase productivity, reduce waste, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.
• Quality Assurance: Support the maintenance of product quality standards by identifying and addressing manufacturing process issues, collaborating with the Quality team as needed.
• Equipment Utilization: Ensure efficient utilization of manufacturing equipment and tools, collaborating with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime.
• Data Analysis: Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement, providing valuable insights for decision-making.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of manufacturing processes, standard operating procedures, and drawings in concert with Mechanical Design Engineering.
• Safety Compliance: Prioritize and adhere to safety protocols and practices in all manufacturing activities, contributing to a safe working environment.

Benefits

• competitive medical (partially Company-paid), dental, vision, life and disability plan
• 401k retirement plan with a 3% match
• Paid Time Off (starting at 13 days per year)
• 9 Company-paid holidays
• 2 Floating holidays

What This Job Offers

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