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