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Job Title


Senior Manufacturing Engineer


Company : TRC Talent Solutions


Location : Portland, TN


Created : 2026-01-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

TRC is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who will report to the Director of Operations!   Responsibilities: · Collaborate with Plant Management, Maintenance, HSE, and Quality to solve production and safety problems. · Monitor production trends and implement continuous improvements. · Perform time studies to collect cycle times on plant machinery, personnel, and workstations. · Use production forecast to analyze and predict labor/machinery needs. · Use lean manufacturing principles to help improve plant floor layouts and increase overall efficiency. · Assist in the layout, process design, and implementation of a new 638,000 square foot manufacturing facility. · Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new products. · Implement the installation and development of an automated production data collection system. · Research and implement new technology to help achieve maximum quality and efficiency. · Work in a hands-on manufacturing environment with cross functional teams. · Develop work instructions and provide training on the manufacturing process. · Design, develop, and deploy machinery and other equipment intended to execute and improve processes. · Duties will require some travel. · Other duties as assigned.     Requirements: · Bachelor degree in Engineering is required; Mechanical Engineering preferred · Minimum 7 years' experience in mechanical and/or electrical design, process improvement, and directing or coordinating manufacturing projects in a factory environment. · Minimum of 2 years' experience with Switchgear, controlgear, switchboard, power distribution panel or related technical area · Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification is a plus. · Experience with CAD - SolidWorks (or equiv.), bill of materials, mechanical drawings, and engineering change orders. · Ability to handle multiple tasks while being thorough and detail oriented. · Desire to learn, and ability to grasp and apply learned concepts quickly. · Proven strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, and the ability to create and work within team environments.