Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer | Maryville, Tennessee

Full-time | Direct Hire | Onsite

Kelly Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing engineer to join our client’s team. The role involves developing and optimizing manufacturing processes to meet product specifications and quality standards. Key responsibilities include improving production methods, coordinating new/revised product launches, and ensuring process efficiency through problem resolution, project management, and employee training.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, design, and develop manufacturing processes, production flow, and equipment.

• Interpret complex part drawings and align manufacturing with product design intent.

• Lead new/revised product launches, setting goals, training, and evaluating outcomes.

• Manage tools, gauges, fixtures, and CNC/CMM programs using project management techniques.

• Analyze processes for cost, quality, and efficiency improvements.

• Maintain accurate manufacturing routing databases and work instructions.

• Collaborate with external technical support and train internal teams.

• Represent manufacturing on cross-functional teams and work effectively with minimal supervision.

TRAVEL

• 50% initially, light after the first year

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 5 – 7 years of manufacturing experience

• Strong understanding of lean principles

• Experience addressing shop personnel concerns in manufacturing

• SolidWorks and/or CAM knowledge (preferred)

• CMM programming and PC-DMIS experience (preferred)

CLIENT OFFERINGS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Competitive salaries

• 401k

• PTO and holidays

• Tuition assistance

Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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