Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Spring Hill, TN
Shift Hours: Day Shift | Full-Time
Compensation: Based on Experience

About the Role:
Our client, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Spring Hill, TN. This position plays a critical role in process optimization, continuous improvement initiatives, and project management within a Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead process improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing concepts, methods, and principles

• Conduct time and motion studies to identify efficiency opportunities

• Oversee and manage capital and expense budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions

• Develop and implement operational plans while managing/coordinating internal and external project resources

• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company standards

• Utilize SPC, AutoCAD, and manufacturing-related software to support engineering projects

• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet customer-specific requirements within specified timelines

• Support continuous improvement culture and mentor team members on best practices

Qualifications/Requirements:

• University degree in Engineering, Technologist diploma in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or 5–7 years of engineering-related experience in an automotive JIT Tier 1 manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of both

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement processes, and core tools

• Strong understanding of time and motion studies

• Experience managing capital and expense budgets

• Proficient in operational planning with strong project management skills

• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and proficiency in Microsoft Office & manufacturing software

• Working knowledge of SPC and AutoCAD preferred