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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Lebanon, Virginia, VA United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 04/23/2026
Expire Date: 06/23/2026
Job Categories: Manufacturing and Production
Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll lead efforts to refine and optimize manufacturing processes while collaborating closely with plant management to ensure alignment with broader business objectives. Drawing on your knowledge and expertise, you'll design and refine manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement, and innovate solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity. Working hand-in-hand with plant management, you'll identify areas for improvement and implement effective strategies.

Responsibilities:
Design and Optimization: Lead efforts to develop and refine manufacturing processes, drawing on your experience to drive continuous improvement and innovation
Collaboration with Plant Management: Work closely with plant management to align manufacturing processes with overall business objectives, identifying opportunities for enhancement and implementing effective solutions
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams at Simmons to identify opportunities for process enhancement and implement effective solutions
Feasibility Studies: Apply your analytical skills to assess the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of new methods, processes, and equipment, guiding decision-making, and resource allocation
Data Analysis: Utilize your experience to analyze production metrics and data, identifying bottlenecks and implementing strategies to optimize throughput and reduce cycle times
Documentation: Ensure compliance with quality standards by developing and maintaining thorough documentation of manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
Support: Provide leadership and expertise to resolve complex production issues, minimizing downtime and driving operational excellence
Lean Manufacturing: Lead by example in championing lean principles and methodologies at Simmons, driving cross-functional teams to implement best practices and reduce waste
Requirements:
Education: A bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus
Experience: For experienced candidates, we're seeking proven expertise in manufacturing engineering with a track record of driving process improvement and optimization. Recent graduates should demonstrate a passion for continuous improvement and a strong foundation in engineering principles
Benefits:
401k with company match starting at 3%
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Time Off: Vacation, Sick and Nine Holidays
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