Manufacturing Engineer Associate

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineer Associate at JLG Industries' Jefferson City, TN facility will provide hands-on engineering support to assembly operations. This entry-level role focuses on improving production performance, reducing downtime, and supporting line resources. It offers an opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing engineering experience while impacting safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support to assembly operations, troubleshooting production issues and implementing improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve assembly work instructions to support safe, consistent, and efficient production.
• Track and analyze production downtime to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities to improve equipment and line performance.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers, Production Supervisors, and team members to improve line efficiency, throughput, and overall performance.
• Evaluate assembly processes, work content, tooling, and line resources to identify and implement improvements.
• Support engineering changes, new product introductions, and process changes on the manufacturing floor.
• Assist with the design and implementation of tooling, fixtures, and other manufacturing solutions.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to reduce waste and improve production flow.
• Prepare basic engineering documentation, layouts, drawings, and reports in accordance with engineering standards.
• Support projects and improvement initiatives while adhering to established timelines and project requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or previous hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to assembly operations, manufacturing processes, or production support.
• Experience developing or working with manufacturing work instructions.
• Familiarity with downtime tracking, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with CAD software and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with production employees, supervisors, and engineering teams.

Working Conditions

• This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
• The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
• Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication.