Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN (NOW HIRING)

Overview

We're hiring a Manufacturing Engineer with 2+ years of experience to help us develop, implement, and optimize cost-effective manufacturing processes at our Maryville facility. Our plant relies on precision and efficiency to deliver world-class products-particularly within injection molding and assembly operations. We're looking for a highly analytical, hands-on problem solver to elevate our operations.

This is an ownership-driven opportunity for an engineer who thrives on managing the complete lifecycle of manufacturing processes with minimal supervision. One day you might be researching material flow and cooling paths for complex injection molding dies, and the next you're modifying MasterCAM solid models, coordinating a new product launch, or validating mold designs with external suppliers.

As you grow, so will your impact. You'll lead critical cost-reduction and continuous improvement projects, champion lean principles, and collaborate cross-functionally with everyone from Product Engineering to Quality and Purchasing. We are a team-oriented environment that values autonomy, technical expertise, and results.

If you are excited by taking the lead on complex projects and making things better every day, we want to talk.

Compensation

• $80k - $90k

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision coverage
• Investment 401(k) Plan & Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
• Tuition Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

• Optimize Production Processes: Perform product and process analysis to drive cost reduction, improve quality, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Design & Development: Research, design, and develop process parameters for injection molding dies, including material flow, venting, and cooling paths.
• Drive New Product Launches: Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new and revised products, establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Manage Tooling & Equipment: Design, develop, test, source, and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment for manufacturing methods. Use project management techniques to ensure tools, gauges, fixtures, and CMM/CNC/EDM programs are fully defined and implemented.
• Supplier Collaboration: Review and validate mold designs with suppliers during initial stages, and coordinate repairs and design changes for injection molds.
• Database & Routing Management: Take responsibility for manufacturing routing databases, maintaining the accuracy of operation sequences, labor hours, set-up/changeover times, machine cycle times, and work instructions.
• CAD/CAM Operations: Create and modify MasterCAM manufacturing solid models to define processes as needed.
• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Work closely with Product Engineering, Marketing, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Accounting to maintain project focus and resolve challenges.

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or an equivalent discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Expertise in drawing interpretation and understanding complex part drawings, specifically using ASME Y14.5 2009 GD&T standards.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret the English language effectively.

Bonus Skills

• Experience in the firearms industry is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and/or CAM software (MasterCAM).
• Experience with CMM programming and PC-DMIS.
• Experience creating custom applications and GUIs using Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Knowledge of database design and stored procedures in Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with basic webpage scripting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision coverage
• Investment 401(k) Plan & Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
• Tuition Assistance Program