Job Description

Job Location: Jacksonville, FL 32246

Job Shift: DayJob Summary

We are seeking a versatile and self-directed Individual to lead and support a wide range of ad hoc initiatives across our engineering and manufacturing operations. This role is designed for someone comfortable working without a fixed daily routine. The individual will move between projects as business priorities shift, applying engineering judgment and hands on problem solving to improve our products, processes, and operations.

This is not a narrowly defined position. The right candidate is a generalist who can pick up unfamiliar problems quickly, work cross functionally, and deliver measurable results whether the task involves redesigning a component, streamlining production or engineering processes, troubleshooting equipment, or supporting a new initiative.

Essential Functions, Duties, and responsibilities

• Serve as a flexible resource, taking on assigned projects as they arise across product design, manufacturing processes, and operations
• Identify opportunities for improvement in product performance, manufacturing efficiency, quality, cost, and process
• Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for recurring issues on the production floor
• Design, test, and implement process improvements, tooling changes, or product modifications
• Develop project plans, timelines, and success metrics for assigned initiatives; report progress to management
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and product design
• Create or update technical documentation, work instructions, drawings, and standard operating procedures as needed
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, or facility layout changes when assigned
• Perform data collection and analysis to support decision making (e.g., cycle times, scrap rates, downtime)
• Assist with training operators or technicians on new processes or equipment
• Respond to urgent operational issues as needed, reprioritizing work to address business critical problems
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by management

QualificationsEducation and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands on experience)
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with shifting priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands on approach
• Proficiency with CAD software, Microsoft Office/Excel, and basic data analysis
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non technical stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Preferred experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with automation, or industrial controls
• Preferred experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Prior experience in a role requiring adaptability across multiple functional areas