Technical Engineering Manager
Hunter Recruiting10 months ago
Jackson, TN, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
The Technical Engineering Manager, based in Jackson, TN, will oversee process improvement, quality systems, and technical optimization within a manufacturing environment. In this leadership role, you will manage a team of engineers and technicians while collaborating across departments to enhance operational efficiency, ensure product quality, and drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Competitive Salary and Relocation Available.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of process and quality engineers.
- Drive quality initiatives focused on reducing defects, waste, and downtime.
- Implement and sustain continuous improvement methods (TPM, Six Sigma, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Analyze production data to improve system performance and product consistency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product trials and process enhancements.
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints; lead root cause and corrective action efforts.
- Contribute to capital projects, technology upgrades, and long-term engineering strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or similar).
- 7+ years of engineering or quality experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Proven experience leading teams or technical projects.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality tools, and data analysis.
- Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with customer-focused quality systems.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Salary
- Relocation Assistance
Required Skills
Safety Compliance
Six Sigma
Root Cause Analysis
Project Management
Quality Systems
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Data Analysis
Team Leadership
Process Improvement