Manufacturing Engineer II

Greenheck Group • Knoxville, TN

6d • $92,389 - $114,128

About The Position

Ready to join a global leader in air movement and ventilation? At Greenheck Group, joining our team means more than just starting a job, it’s joining an award-winning culture prioritizing your growth and development. Our unwavering commitment in supporting our team members both personally and professionally has earned us national recognition time and time again. As an innovative, environmentally responsible manufacturer of commercial HVAC systems, Greenheck Group designs and manufactures industry-leading air movement and ventilation solutions through our family of trusted brands. Our products are found in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities worldwide, from schools and hospitals to factories and stadiums. Since 1947, we’ve proudly invested in our people and our communities, fostering innovation, leadership, and opportunity at every level. We are more than products, we are a team of inspired people doing extraordinary things. Your Opportunity: This is a foundational role in launching and shaping a new manufacturing campus. You will play a critical part in designing, implementing, and scaling manufacturing systems from the ground up—establishing layouts, processes, training standards, and cultural expectations that will define long-term success. You will optimize factory costs, quality, and customer service through the development and implementation of scalable manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, material flow, and plant layouts. Beyond technical execution, you will embed Lean principles and our continuous improvement culture from day one—coaching and developing team members while building operational capability that lasts. This role is ideal for a manufacturing engineer who thrives in startup environments, embraces ownership, and is motivated by expanding leadership impact.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in environments requiring high adaptability and ownership.
• 2 Year / Associate Degree in engineering or a related field of study or equivalent years of job experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced or startup-like environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean principles (flow, pull systems, standard work, problem-solving, waste elimination) with the ability to apply them practically—not just conceptually.
• Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• CAD proficiency required.

Nice To Haves

• 4 Year / Bachelor Degree in engineering preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with exposure to layout design, equipment implementation, and process improvement preferred.
• General fluency in SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support startup execution activities including facility layout development, equipment implementation, process validation, and operational readiness.
• Lead and implement training initiatives, including Manufacturing Training Academy (MTA) support, to build technical capability and standard work from day one.
• Identify, specify, and justify capital expenditures aligned with scalable, Lean manufacturing design.
• Investigate, purchase, install, and validate tooling and equipment to support both daily operations and long-term growth.
• Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting in a dynamic startup environment.
• Recognize, recommend, and implement design and process improvements to enhance manufacturability and throughput in partnership with product design engineering.
• Design and improve material flow, department layout, and equipment utilization to drive flow, pull, and waste elimination.
• Analyze data and influence key decisions related to staffing, capacity planning, and operational strategy.
• Lead and model safety, 5S, and advanced Lean initiatives; drive problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentor and develop team members; build technical and Lean capability across the operation.
• Manage cross-functional startup projects ensuring strong integration between manufacturing, engineering, finance, sales, and operations.
• Support production to achieve quality, productivity, on-time delivery, and operational excellence targets.
• Ensure alignment with quality management systems and operational standards.

Benefits

• Greenheck Group takes pride in providing competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program.
• The starting base pay range for this position is $92,389 - $114,128 and may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.
• With best-in-class benefits, you can be the best you, and together, we can be the best in the industry.
• Visit our Perks & Benefits page for more information on these offerings: Health & Family Support Financial Security Learning & Development Rewards & Recognition Wellbeing & Mental Health Work-Life Balance Fun Perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree