PROCESS ENGINEER AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING

MS Companies • Nashville, TN

71d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We're supporting an established Tier-1 automotive manufacturer with full-cycle glass and component fabrication operations in Nashville, TN. The Process Engineer will own a production area — leading process optimization, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives in a high-volume environment. This role is ideal for hands-on engineers who thrive on the plant floor, solving real manufacturing problems in real time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering — or equivalent hands-on experience in automotive or industrial production
• 3+ years in manufacturing (automotive, glass, or metal forming preferred)
• Hands-on PLC exposure (Allen-Bradley or Siemens)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
• Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Understanding of PFMEA, SPC, 5-Why, and Pareto analysis
• Comfortable working on the production floor in a union environment
• Willing to work occasional overtime or weekends as project needs dictate
• Results-oriented and detail-driven
• Collaborative communicator who isn't afraid to speak up
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Strong integrity, accountability, and safety mindset

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma certification preferred
• Familiarity with CNC operations, heat-treat/furnace, coating/painting, lamination, and forming processes a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for assigned fabrication processes
• Manage tooling readiness and setup for each production run
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in line operations
• Revise process sheets and drawings to support continuous improvement
• Lead scrap-reduction and capability-improvement projects
• Verify component conformance to customer and internal standards
• Analyze weekly production data and implement root-cause corrections
• Collaborate with operators to increase throughput and reduce defects
• Train operators in safe, effective equipment operation and best practices

Benefits

• Day-1 Medical/Dental
• 401(k) after 30 days
• Competitive relocation packages available
• 7-12% annual bonus, tied to personal and company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees