Manufacturing Engineer

MAHLE · Murfreesboro, TN

Level: Engineer
Team: Manufacturing
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Certification: Green Belt preferred
Industry: Automotive
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at MAHLE (automotive) in Murfreesboro, TN. Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production standards.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Kaizen, OEE, Root cause

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

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Tennessee: typical posted base $89k–$149k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 38 manufacturing engineer openings in Tennessee, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 37 other live manufacturing postings in Tennessee.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Lean 63%
✓ Tooling 53%
✓ New product launch 50%
✓ Six Sigma 42%
✓ Automation 42%
✓ Cost reduction 39%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, PPAP, Injection molding, Stamping, 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.

At a glance

Promotion path mentioned

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at MAHLE
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
3
Turn a reply into a short call
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?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: MAHLE in Murfreesboro

2 other open roles at this site.

Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
Production Manager · Production · Manager

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Qualifications

✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Mechatronics Engineering preferred.
✓Exposure to a manufacturing environment is required; 5+ years of automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
✓Experience in the development, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and processes.
✓Demonstrated ability to quickly troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement both short- and long-term corrective actions.
✓Basic PLC programming knowledge required (Allen Bradley, Siemens); robot programming experience preferred (Fanuc, Kuka).
✓Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
✓Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with machine vision systems is required (e.g., Keyence, Cognex).
✓Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and tools, including JIT, OEE, line sequencing, and Kaizen.
✓Proven ability to lead and implement cost-effective solutions to manufacturing challenges.
✓Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
✓Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and CAD software, Power BI knowledge is a plus.
✓Ability to document engineering changes, process improvements, and associated results.
✓Ability to follow established documentation, reporting, and change-management protocols.
✓Preferred experience with automated assembly, welding, stamping, injection molding, machining, CAD software or other automotive manufacturing processes.
✓Knowledge of robotics, vision systems, and industrial automation.
✓Preferred Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification, MES systems.

Our Offering

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s)

For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, click here. and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group click here.

#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of USA which can be found through our employment website www.jobs.mahle.com

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Your Contribution

The Manufacturing Engineering/Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives and serving as a technical resource for the identification, analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of manufacturing process challenges. This role drives operational excellence by implementing process improvements that enhance productivity, quality, and overall manufacturing performance.

The position is accountable for improving key plant performance indicators, including productivity, quality, scrap reduction, defect rates, customer PPM, and manufacturing efficiency. Through the application of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies, the role supports cost reduction objectives, optimizes processes, and ensures sustainable improvements across plant operations. The incumbent collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, execute improvement projects, and promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

This role is responsible to

•Lead small groups focused on continuous improvements and provide technical expertise solving process problems.
•Coordinate and communicate with other departments (Production, Maintenance, Quality, Process Planning, etc). to achieve departmental and individual objectives.
•Troubleshoot equipment and part defects. Implement corrective actions quickly and effectively.
•Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production standards.
•Develop new manufacturing equipment and processes, write equipment specifications.
•Design and optimize manufacturing layouts, material flow, and workstation ergonomics.
•Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, improve productivity, and optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
•Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Standardized Work documentation.
•Coordinate equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and capability studies.
•Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to address quality, safety, and efficiency concerns.
•Support APQP, PPAP, and customer launch requirements.
•Lead root cause analysis investigations using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa Diagrams, and A3 problem-solving.
•Work with the Process Planning team during development and launch of new equipment, tooling, and processes.
•Drive continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
•Assist in capital expenditure planning and justification for manufacturing equipment and process improvements.
•Monitor and improve labor utilization, cycle times, throughput, and manufacturing costs.
•Provide technical support and training to production personnel.