What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Gem Care Recruiting & Staffing?
Manufacturing Engineer
Morristown, TN | Direct Hire Opportunity
Gem Care Recruiting is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing manufacturing company in East Tennessee. This is a direct hire position offering competitive pay and excellent benefits.
We’re looking for a hands-on, solutions-driven Engineer with a background in assembly or metal machining. If you thrive on solving complex problems, improving processes, and making production run smarter—not just harder—this role could be your next career move.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide engineering support to assigned manufacturing areas
- Troubleshoot machinery and guide Maintenance teams with technical solutions
- Design, test, and implement new tooling to improve machining performance
- Program CNC machines for accuracy and efficiency
- Identify long-term solutions for equipment and process issues
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and cost
- Participate in Kaizen activities and daily operations reviews
- Manage engineering documentation and process updates
- Support new product launches and process change projects
- Lead equipment preparation, capability studies (P.F.M.E.A.), and capital project planning
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field)
- 5 years of experience in manufacturing or production environments
- CNC programming & machining
- Mechanical troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Reading part drawings and technical documentation
- Math, Excel, and other computer applications
- Knowledge of metal cutting, tooling, and fluids
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Self-starter mindset with strong organizational abilities
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed
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Salary : $80,000 - $95,000