Manufacturing Engineer (Murfreesboro)

Job Title: Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer to provide comprehensive manufacturing engineering support with a strong focus on weld tooling design, assembly process planning, and material handling equipment development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with weld tooling/templates and strong 3D CAD skills. Key Responsibilities: Design and validation of tooling. Handling and development of weld tooling/templates and related components (Must Have). 3D CAD design using SolidWorks, Creo, or CATIA (Must Have). Provide complete manufacturing / industrial engineering support (Must Have). Design and implementation of weld and assembly tooling. Assembly process planning and optimization. Design of material handling equipment, carts, racks, and special-purpose devices. Develop and improve manufacturing process flows with cost reduction focus. Lean manufacturing implementation and continuous improvement initiatives. Racking system design and validation based on load capacity. Design of templates and productivity improvement tools. Quality checking gauges development and validation. Material flow optimization and process standardization support. Creation and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), CN, and DOU documentation. Daily project follow-ups and customer interactions. Vendor coordination and engagement for project execution. Support 5S implementation and line setup activities. Coordinate with onsite managers and offshore teams for regular status reviews. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering. 3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing/industrial engineering. Strong experience in weld tooling design and validation. Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA). Experience with lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives. Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional environments.