Manufacturing Engineer at undefined

THE OPPORTUNITY

SANY America in Peachtree City, GA is seeking a self-driven, forward-thinking, and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to support our expanding production operations. With the strong investment and backing of SANY Group, our Americas business is positioned for significant growth in the heavy equipment industry. Central to this success is the ability to design, implement, and continuously improve assembly line processes that ensure high-quality, reliable equipment while meeting customer expectations.

The successful candidate will focus on developing and improving manufacturing processes for large-scale, complex machinery. They will take ownership of assigned product lines, ensuring manufacturing processes are designed to consistently deliver products that meet or exceed quality standards and customer requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, multi-cultural environment, enjoys problem solving, and drives continuous process improvements that enhance both productivity and customer satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will report initially to the Chief Executive Officer and will require close collaboration with production, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure the effective execution of manufacturing strategies. Responsibilities include:

• Ownership of assigned product lines, ensuring manufacturing processes deliver high-quality equipment aligned with safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Evaluate heavy equipment manufacturing and assembly processes by applying knowledge of product design, tooling, hydraulics, and material handling.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new product introductions, from prototype builds to pilot runs to full-scale production.
• Ensure product and process quality by designing validation and testing methods, conducting line trials, and confirming manufacturing readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product reliability, reduce defects, and improve overall customer satisfaction.
• Improve assembly efficiency by conducting time studies, analyzing workflow, space utilization, equipment layout, ergonomics, and material flow within large-scale assembly lines.
• Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste, optimize throughput, and enhance cost-effectiveness.
• Support decision-making with financial estimates by calculating production rates, labor and material costs, and resource requirements for new and existing product lines.
• Identify and work with vendors to develop unique manufacturing solutions for equipment, fixtures, and tools.
• Seek optimal outcomes while balancing time, budget, and resource constraints.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production challenges, such as bottlenecks, line balance issues, and equipment utilization problems.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for new manufacturing processes, engineering procedures, and operator work instructions.
• Participate in the engineering change notice process and implement necessary changes on the manufacturing line.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, supply chain, quality, and aftermarket support, to ensure manufacturability, serviceability, and a customer-focused approach in all processes.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards related to safety and environmental practices in heavy equipment manufacturing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate needs to be on-hands and collaborative. This individual will have ability to communicate effectively with internal team members and different business units, customers and vendors. The candidate will need to demonstrate success in implementing new initiatives and opportunities along with problem solving and continuously improving existing operations.

• 3 - 4 years of practical experience in manufacturing environment including ongoing production support as well as development and implementation of new product introduction.
• Ability to plan and execute projects with cross-functional and multi-cultural teams.
• Six Sigma strategies for lean manufacturing.
• Motivated to identify waste, propose improvements and support implementation of improvement projects.
• Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills with the ability to build trust and credibility globally which includes winning approval from various stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and mature judgement in anticipating and solving non-reoccurring, unprecedented problems. Have a root cause / data driven approach to problem solving.
• Project management skills with the ability to plan, create, maintain and resolve open issues, lead functional teams, financial tracking and management of program fund spending.
• Provide leadership in execution, completing assignments and projects on time.
• Process driven, detailed oriented, results driven and self-motivated.
• High energy with a sense of urgency who is resilient and self-confident.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial management or other manufacturing related curriculum.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.

COMPENSATION

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. It will include a base salary, an annual performance bonus, and other exceptional benefits.