Manufacturing Engineer
Federal Signal · Tishomingo, MS
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Federal Signal (industrial) in Tishomingo, MS. Determine and develop manufacturing processes, equipment requirements, tooling, and workflows to produce products in an economical and efficient manner while maintaining fit, form, function, and quality standards.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Tooling, SolidWorks
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $96k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 774 live postings that list pay, out of 2367 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 24 other live manufacturing postings in Mississippi.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 56%
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- New product launch 28%
- Automation 28%
- ✓ Root cause 28%
- ✓ Lean 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Federal Signal
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Federal Signal in Tishomingo
1 other open role at this site.
- Continuous Improvement Engineer · Lean / CI
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Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards. This role works closely with Design Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to optimize fit, form, function, cost, and manufacturability while supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
Responsibilities
- ◆Determine and develop manufacturing processes, equipment requirements, tooling, and workflows to produce products in an economical and efficient manner while maintaining fit, form, function, and quality standards.
- ◆Collaborate with Design Engineering to improve product designs for manufacturability, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and production efficiency.
- ◆Lead and support process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- ◆Provide clear documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support production teams.
- ◆Train and communicate process changes, new equipment usage, and revised work methods to supervisors and shop personnel.
- ◆Investigate, evaluate, and recommend new equipment, tooling, or technology to improve manufacturing processes, safety, capacity, and quality.
- ◆Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in a timely manner and ensure effective communication of changes to all affected departments.
- ◆Review and process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), evaluating the impact on safety, quality, cost, and production efficiency to ensure changes align with company objectives.
- ◆Analyze current and proposed manufacturing processes to identify and implement improvements that enhance workplace safety and ergonomics.
- ◆Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to production issues, quality concerns, and process deviations.
- ◆Partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and reduce downtime, scrap, and rework.
Education & Experience
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- ✓2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy fabrication environment preferred.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and production workflows.
- •Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
- •Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
- •Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
- •Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and shop personnel.
- •Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Syte-Line/SolidWorks systems preferred.
Benefits
- •Medical, Dental, Vision-multiple plans to choose from
- •Company paid Life Insurance
- •STD (Short Term Disability)
- •LTD (Long Term Disability)
- •401(k)
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Flexible Spending Account
- •PTO (Paid Time Off
- •Gain Share Bonus Program
- •Reimbursement for safety boots and prescription safety glasses
- •Tuition assistance
- •9 company paid holidays
Who we are
1,000+ distributors and dealers, across North America
11 major brands
Industry-leading technology, management team, and performance
High quality products including military-spec dump bodies for the US Armed Forces
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.