manufacturing/mechanical engineer.

Randstad is partnering with a Winchester, TN client to hiring a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer – Mechanical to spearhead manufacturing engineering initiatives at our Winchester, Tennessee facility. Key Focus: Process improvement, designing essential tooling and fixturing, optimizing plant layouts and production flow, and managing capital equipment projects. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver who thrives on the production floor. You will be responsible for enhancing equipment performance, eliminating inefficiencies, and implementing practical engineering solutions. This role requires close collaboration with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This is an opportunity to lead significant improvement projects, directly influence plant operations, and play a pivotal role in advancing our manufacturing capabilities Qualifications: 5+ years.  Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline. Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering in a production environment.
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Experience supporting capital equipment projects and manufacturing line improvements.

Technical Skills

• CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience with process flow development, root cause analysis, and structured problem solving.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, and production processes.

Key Competencies

• strong hands-on troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization.

Email your up to date resume to:  christy.mann@randstadusa.com

salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Improvement

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including process flows, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.

Tooling, Fixtures, and Equipment

• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, jigs, and other manufacturing aids to improve safety, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Identify opportunities for automation and equipment improvements.
• Support equipment troubleshooting and reliability improvements in partnership with maintenance and production teams.

Plant Layout and Manufacturing Flow

• Develop plant layouts and manufacturing cell designs to optimize workflow, ergonomics, and material movement.
• Support facility improvements, line balancing, and production capacity improvements.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analysis to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.

Continuous Improvement

Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction, productivity improvements, and process standardization.

• Implement measurable improvements in throughput, scrap reduction, and equipment efficiency.

Capital Projects

• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and justification for capital equipment.
• Support vendor evaluation, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Manage project timelines and ensure successful startup & integration 

The essential functions of this role include:

working in a smoke free environment

wearing steel toe shoes

working in a non-temperature controlled environment

manual lifting up to 40lbs

Skills

Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing (5 years of experience is preferred)

Safety Improvements (5 years of experience is preferred)

Create / Update Work instr (5 years of experience is preferred)

Evaluate processes (5 years of experience is preferred)

Improve processes (5 years of experience is preferred)

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Assembling

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.