Manufacturing Engineer

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our team at the Switchgears Jackson facility, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring business continuity within the Grid Technologies division of Siemens Energy. In this Senior Professional position, you will drive operational excellence and support the production of high-quality switchgear products. You will focus on optimizing manufacturing processes, integrating advanced tooling and technology, and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement. Imagine leading initiatives that enhance efficiency and safety while meeting demanding delivery schedules. Your expertise in advanced electromechanical assembly will be crucial as you contribute to our mission of delivering top-notch products to our customers.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Analyze, design, and optimize switchgear assembly and manufacturing processes to improve cycle times, reduce waste, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, and 5S implementation, to streamline production workflows on the shop floor.
• Develop, update, and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and routing steps.
• Specify, procure, and commission new manufacturing equipment, specialized tooling, and assembly fixtures to support safety, quality, and capacity targets.
• Collaborate closely with Design Engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles are integrated into new product introductions (NPI) and engineering changes.
• Lead root-cause investigations (RCA) for manufacturing defects and quality escapes, implementing robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, ideally within power transmission or distribution equipment manufacturing.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.
• Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong skills in Quality Control, Problem Solving, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & CAPA.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage projects effectively.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid! The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.


Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:


Rewards/Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits & parental leave
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