Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Title : Manufacturing Engineer

Location : Henderson, TN
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Salary :$100k-$115k/yr.
Benefits : Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, Paid Holidays, and more!


Sterling Engineering is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in Henderson, TN. This opportunity is with a manufacturing company seeking an engineer to support production operations, improve manufacturing processes, and lead engineering projects. This role will focus on troubleshooting manufacturing issues, driving continuous improvement, resolving quality concerns, and optimizing production efficiency while working closely with manufacturing personnel and management.

Job Duties:

• Troubleshoot product and manufacturing process issues involving designs, materials, equipment, and production methods.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints, nonconformances, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Perform root cause analysis to identify failures and recommend improvements to product designs, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, product quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness using Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Provide engineering support to production teams and collaborate with associates and supervisors to maintain production schedules.
• Review product designs for manufacturability and recommend improvements to manufacturing methods and processes.
• Develop, document, and implement new manufacturing processes, engineering procedures, and production standards.
• Design, install, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and optimize equipment and workspace layouts.
• Lead engineering projects, including defining project scope, establishing goals, and preparing budget estimates.
• Develop and analyze manufacturing performance reports to identify trends, bottlenecks, material variances, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for environmental sustainability, including opportunities to reduce waste, emissions, energy consumption, and raw material usage.
• Design and conduct product and process testing to validate quality standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Support safety training and educate production personnel on manufacturing methods and safe equipment operation.
• Train production employees on new and existing processes and procedures.
• Maintain strong working relationships across manufacturing facilities and provide additional support to management as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in an operational leadership capacity within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, raw materials, production equipment, quality control, and cost management.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and proficiency with CAD software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards preferred.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Robotics experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Naeomi Cervantes
Senior Technical Recruiter

Naeomi is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than two years of experience supporting candidates and clients. She focuses on Sterling's Commercial Division, recruiting for roles across plastics, machining, aerospace, and other specialized technical environments.

Naeomi enjoys recruiting because it gives her the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in someone's life. She is passionate about helping candidates find new opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and long-term career growth.

For Naeomi, recruiting is also about building trusted relationships and being a helpful resource beyond one placement. Whether supporting an individual candidate or someone in their network who may be looking for a new role, she takes pride in helping people move forward with confidence.

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