Production Engineer

 

Description:

 

The Production / Process Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence through the implementation and maintenance of Integrated Work System (IWS) centerlines, continuous process improvements, equipment reliability strategies, and capital project execution. This role supports manufacturing performance by applying engineering principles to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
 

  • Develop, implement, and maintain IWS centrelines to ensure process stability and repeatability.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and lead root cause analysis for performance gaps.
  • Support daily production activities by troubleshooting process issues and recommending corrective actions.
  • Conduct reliability assessments and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
  • Analyse equipment downtime data and lead initiatives to improve asset reliability.
  • Partner with maintenance and operations teams to develop and refine equipment care standards.
  • Lead or support capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors to deliver successful project outcomes.
     

What are we looking for?
 

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
  • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role.
  • Strong understanding of IWS or similar continuous improvement systems (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma).
  • Experience with reliability engineering tools (FMEA, RCA, CMMS).
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and manufacturing software (e.g., Excel, Minitab, AutoCAD, SAP, Visio, Ignition).
  • Certification in Lean Six Sigma or Reliability Engineering.
  • Familiarity with automation and control systems.
     

Organization Reynolds American Inc.
Industry Engineering Jobs
Occupational Category Production Engineer
Job Location Tennessee,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Experienced Professional
Experience 3 Years
Posted at 2025-10-03 9:49 am
Expires on 2026-01-06