What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2 Senior Manufacturing Engineers (No OPT/CPT/F1/H1B) position at The Judge Group?
2 Senior Manufacturing Engineers
Location: Shelbyville, TN (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time (Direct Hire)
Salary Range: $95,000 – $120,000 annually
No OPT/CPT/F1/H1B visas please!
About the Role
We are seeking 2 Senior Manufacturing Engineers to support new product launches and drive improvements across high-volume production environments. This role focuses on process development, operational efficiency, and hands-on production support.
Key Responsibilities
- Support new product launches and manufacturing process development
- Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (routings, work instructions, PFMEA, and related process documentation)
- Assist with sourcing and implementation of tooling and production equipment
- Lead continuous improvement efforts, including:
- Scrap reduction
- Downtime reduction
- Efficiency improvements
- Labor optimization
- Provide daily production support, troubleshooting issues on the manufacturing floor
- Conduct time studies and maintain routing accuracy
- Support equipment upgrades, error-proofing initiatives, and process standardization
- Assist with run-at-rate activities and overall manufacturing readiness
- Coordinate with suppliers for tooling and equipment procurement
- Support quality systems and process deviation documentation
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field OR equivalent experience
- 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset
Preferred Experience
Industry:
- Automotive (Tier 1 supplier experience a plus)
- HVAC Assembly manufacturing
- Welding and robotics systems
- Injection molding
- Stamping and automated production environments
Technical Skills:
- APQP and PFMEA
- Root cause analysis methodologies
- Lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen
- Time studies and standard work development
- Run-at-rate execution
- Error proofing and OEE improvements
- Scrap and downtime reduction initiatives
- Equipment installation and process optimization
- Tooling design/support
Additional Preferred Experience
- Experience working in IATF 16949 or similar quality environments
- Exposure to OEM programs (e.g., Ford, GM, Stellantis)
- Automotive launch support experience
Work Environment
- Hybrid schedule with both on-site and remote work components
- Hands-on involvement in a manufacturing setting
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000