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Manufacturing Engineer

Korn Ferry
Hattiesburg, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client for the role, Manufacturing Engineer.


A well‑established, financially strong, and growth‑oriented Commercial & Industrial Equipment Manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering professional for its Southeastern Mississippi manufacturing operation.


This organization is an industry leader serving a prestigious portfolio of nationally recognized brands. The plant operates as a fully integrated, end‑to‑end manufacturing facility, with a strong emphasis on highly customized, fabricated, and assembled products. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market leader that values operational excellence, people development, and collaborative culture.


The company offers outstanding total compensation, including a competitive base salary, bonus potential, profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance.


Key Qualifications & Experience:

  • BS ME, IE or related. Will consider non-degreed with extensive experience.
  • 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment, metal fabrication, assembly, engineered-to-order, or high-mix manufacturing environment.
  • Strong Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, and cost reduction experience
  • Proven process engineering expertise focused on productivity, quality, and throughput improvements
  • Hands-on problem-solving skills utilizing root cause analysis and data-driven decision making
  • Experience with time studies, capacity analysis, labor optimization, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives
  • Strong cross-functional leadership skills working with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams


In addition to the career opportunity, the area offers an excellent quality of life with a cost of living well below the national average, affordable housing, and easy access to universities, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly community events


For additional information or to express interest, please email your resume to Dave.Letourneau@kornferry.com or contact Dave Letourneau directly at 972‑201‑1226.


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Salary : $90,000 - $115,000

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