Manufacturing Process Engineer

Lodge Cast Iron•South Pittsburg, TN

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Engineering Services, the Manufacturing Process Engineer will spend time where the work happens—on the plant floor, in conversations with operators and maintenance, and at your desk making sense of what you’ve observed. Some days call for diagnosing a recurring bottleneck; others involve working through a proposed line change with colleagues or preparing for an equipment trial. The role moves between immediate production needs and longer-term improvements, so you’ll need to understand how a change in one step affects the rest of the process. You’ll see your ideas tested in real production and refine them with the people who use the process every day.

Requirements

BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, with 3-5 years of experience
In lieu of degree, 7-10 years of hands-on manufacturing/process engineering experience, including line layout or process design and a background in CNC/machining and robotic automation
Experience designing or improving production line layouts, process flows, and material handling for manufacturing or foundry operations.
Working knowledge of manufacturing/foundry processes for metal or cast iron parts (molding, pouring, cleaning, machining, finishing) preferred.
Experience with CNC programming and machining processes (part programs, tooling, fixturing, cutting parameters), plus a background in robotic automation (e.g., Fanuc, ABB, or similar), used both hands-on and to inform practical process and layout design.
Experience with capacity analysis, time studies, and line balancing.
Experience with CAD or facility/line layout tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills on the plant floor.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, and process documentation.
Strong communication and teamwork skills across engineering, maintenance, operations, and quality.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize production line layouts and process flows for cast iron part manufacturing, from molding and pouring through cleaning, machining, and finishing.
Develop and document standard processing methods, cycle times, and capacity models for new and existing product lines.
Lead new line and cell layout projects, including equipment specification, plant floor arrangement, material flow, and ergonomics.
Program and optimize CNC machining operations (part programs, tooling, and cutting parameters) to support new and existing processes, and partner with automation resources to incorporate robotic equipment into line designs.
Support process qualification, PFMEA, and control plan development for new or changed processes.
Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and line balancing to optimize throughput and staffing.
Participate in capital equipment and line projects, including specification, installation, runoff, and qualification, with travel as needed.
Perform root cause analysis on process and quality issues using Shainin, 8D, and 5-Why methodologies.
Develop and maintain process documentation, layouts, and standard work.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality, maintenance, and controls engineering, to support overall plant performance.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Generous Paid Time Off
Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Short-Term Disability)
On-Site Clinic and Fitness Center
401K Match and Deferred Profit-Sharing Program
Quarterly Profit Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Scholarship Opportunity and Tuition Reimbursement
$150 Boot Allowance
Employee Discount at Lodge Factory Store and Big Bad Breakfast
Safety, Holiday, and Celebration Events