Manufacturing Engineer

WEG Electric Corp · Duluth, GA

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Level: Engineer
Team: Manufacturing
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 17 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at WEG Electric Corp (industrial) in Duluth, GA.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Automation, Painting / coating, SAP

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Georgia: typical posted base $78k–$123k.

Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 27 manufacturing engineer openings in Georgia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 26 other live manufacturing postings in Georgia.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

Tooling 41%
✓ Lean 37%
✓ Automation 33%
New product launch 30%
Root cause 26%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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About the role

WEG has an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer in our Duluth office. The Manufacturing Engineer role for LV (Low Voltage) Electrical Panels involves providing technical assistance and engineering support to the manufacturing team. The role includes ensuring the production process is efficient, cost-effective, and meets quality standards. The position requires collaboration with Engineering (design), quality, and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues, optimize production processes, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

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Responsibilities

◆Works closely with Engineering teams to provide feedback on product design for manufacturing.
◆Creates and maintains technical detailed documentation as technical specifications/drawings, Bills of Material, and troubleshooting procedures.
◆Analyzes and improves panel design to enhance efficiency in production and cost reduction.
◆Develops templates/poka-yokes for production to increase productivity and ensure quality.
◆Provides technical assistance and support to the manufacturing team for the assembly, testing and packing of new and/or current LV electrical panels projects, including prototypes.
◆Develops and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production processes.

Education

✓Bachelor’s degree, Field of study required: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Experience

✓Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the manufacturing environment

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Description

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net .

Knowledge/Training

•Strong Knowledge of electrical panel design, assembly and testing process
•Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
•Experience with SAP is a differential
•Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
•Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills
•Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment