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MS Companies

Process Engineer

MS Companies, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types Annual Bonus

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Process Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing (On-Site | Nashville, TN) About the Opportunity A leading Tier-1 automotive supplier is expanding operations at its Nashville manufacturing facility. We’re seeking

hands-on Process Engineers

who thrive on the production floor — solving real-time challenges, improving yield, and optimizing automated systems.

This is a

plant-floor-focused

role supporting glass and component fabrication lines in a high-volume environment. You’ll be key in maintaining process stability, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Own a designated production area and lead daily process improvement activities.

Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize automated equipment (CNC / PLC / furnaces / forming).

Manage tooling readiness, setup, and preventive maintenance schedules.

Conduct root-cause analysis using PFMEA, 5-Why, and Pareto methods.

Drive scrap-reduction and yield-improvement projects.

Support new product launches and validate tooling, heat profiles, and lamination processes.

Train operators on standard work and safe operating procedures.

What You’ll Bring

3 + years of experience in

automotive, glass, or metal-forming

manufacturing.

Working knowledge of

PLC systems (Allen-Bradley or Siemens) .

Strong

mechanical aptitude

and

hands-on troubleshooting

capability.

Familiarity with

CNC operations, heat-treat/furnace, coating, or lamination .

Experience with

PFMEA, SPC, and Lean / Six Sigma tools

(Green Belt preferred).

Proficiency in

CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) .

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering — or equivalent hands‑on experience.

Union facility with collaborative, floor-driven engineering culture.

Expect to spend majority of time

on the floor

during first 12–24 months.

Standard shift 6 AM – 2 PM (occasional overtime as needed).

On-site only – local or relocation candidates welcome (competitive relo package).

Base Salary: $80K – $100K (Up to ~$105K for exceptional glass/PLC backgrounds)

Bonus: 7 – 12 % annual (based on personal + company performance)

Relocation Support Available | TN-Visa candidates welcome

Interview Process

Virtual Interview (MS Teams)

with HR

On-site Plant Walk (2–4 hours)

with HR, Plant Manager, and Operations Leadership

Optional second virtual for relocation candidates

Why Apply If you’re a hands-on engineer who loves taking ownership, improving processes, and seeing measurable results on the floor — this is an opportunity to make immediate impact at a facility investing heavily in growth.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function

Engineering

Manufacturing

Production

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Glass Product Manufacturing

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Inferred from the description for this job 401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

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