Engineering Jobs in Tennessee

Provides CIS leadership through the participation and support of CI activities and Kaizen events. Maintains and sustains SQDC metrics and facilitates the completion of Kaizen events with team members. Actively promotes the CI culture through training and the mentoring of potential Kaizen leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead cross‐functional improvement projects to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency
• Analyze current processes, identify gaps, and develop actionable improvement plans
• Implement Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, etc.)
• Facilitate training and coaching for employees at all levels
• Track KPIs and report progress to leadership
• Partner with operations, quality, supply chain, and other teams to ensure sustainable improvements
• Support digital transformation and automation initiatives where applicable
• Promote a culture of problem‐solving and continuous learning
• Lead cost savings objectives and plans for annual operations targets
• Plant leader for safety requirements and annual compliance
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field
• 3–7 years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or process engineering
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred
• Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities
• Experience leading cross‐functional teams
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, etc.)

• Lead multi-year EHS strategy development, annual planning, budgeting, and performance tracking
• Provide technical guidance and define, track, and analyze key EHS metrics to achieve company EHS goals and commitments. Develop, maintain, and communicate company EHS policies
• Evolve, launch, and maintain critical EHS training programs
• Coordinate major EHS events and ensure effective stakeholder communication
• Develop and secure approval for cost-effective global EHS project strategies in partnership with procurement, legal, and other functions
• Align functional groups on timing and resources for EHS project execution
• Drive proactive EHS systems and prevention-focused practices
• Drive active injury management through the effective use of a third-party medical services provider (WorkCare) and Worker's Compensation Insurance providers
• Ensure thorough root cause analysis for relevant EHS incidents, share learnings and lead reviews of recordable injuries. Escalate significant EHS issues to leadership as needed
• Standardize EHS processes and ensure key personnel are properly trained
• Advise sites on EHS considerations for small project design and execution
• Support site compliance with all applicable EHS laws and regulations
• Direct Corporate Hazard Communication programs including SDS development and maintenance
• Maintain open communication with sites to address concerns and clarify decisions
• Manage relationships with external EHS service providers
• Conduct periodic internal EHS surveys and coordinate follow-up actions
• Perform audits and assessments to ensure EHS integrity and compliance

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in chemical, food or pharma manufacturing. Regional or multi-facility, and corporate experience is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience leading people

• Professional training and/or certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), 40 Hour HAZWOPER, etc
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT and state/local environmental regulations
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, business units, and functional teams
• Champion EHS priorities, standards, and a zero-injury, compliant culture
• Demonstrated strong business judgment, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Operate as a hands-on, adaptable team player with strong problem-solving and influencing skills
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment while delivering high-quality results
• Balance strategic thinking with tactical execution; proactively take initiative and work independently
• Uphold the highest levels of ethics, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
• Act as a change agent who drives performance, positive culture, and continuous improvement
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically as needed, approximately 50% of the time

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven General Manager to lead our Memphis electrolyte manufacturing plant. As the site leader with full P&L responsibility, you will be accountable for all aspects of the plant's operations, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. You will ensure the plant operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all regulations while driving a culture of continuous improvement and excellence to achieve the company's strategic and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Overall Management:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the Memphis plant. Develop and execute the site's annual business plan, budget, and long-term strategic roadmap.
• Be fully accountable for the plant's financial performance (P&L), achieving profitability targets through cost optimization, efficiency gains, and capacity utilization.
• Act as the primary representative of the site, fostering strong relationships with the local community, government agencies, and key customers.

• Operational Excellence & Safe Production:

• Lead all operational functions including Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and EHS to ensure production targets are met on time, with quality, and within volume.
• Serve as the ultimate responsible person for all safety, environmental, and health matters, ensuring 100% compliance with US regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA) and corporate global standards.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, and cultural transformation to enhance overall plant efficiency (OEE) and competitiveness.

• Team Leadership & Organizational Development:

• Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain a high-caliber, highly engaged management team and workforce.
• Foster a strong culture of safety, quality, and ownership, building organizational capabilities.
• Effectively manage a cross-cultural team, integrating best practices from both Chinese and American management styles.

• Financial, Compliance & Risk Management:

• Exercise strict control over operational costs and capital expenditures (CapEx), ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Ensure full compliance of the plant with all legal, financial, and corporate policy requirements.
• Identify and manage strategic and operational risks associated with plant operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive operational management experience in chemical, specialty chemical, or advanced manufacturing industries, with at least 5 years in a Plant Manager/General Manager role.
• Proven success in managing a manufacturing plant in the United States, with deep knowledge of local labor, EHS, and business regulations.
• Experience in post-merger integration or greenfield/brownfield project startup is highly preferred.

• Core Competencies:

• Strategic & Business Acumen: Strong business sense, strategic planning, and full P&L management skills.
• Leadership: Proven excellence in leading, inspiring teams, driving change, and delivering high performance in a multicultural setting.
• Operational Mastery: Deep understanding and hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Quality Systems, and EHS.
• Communication & Influence: Outstanding communication skills in English (mandatory), with the ability to collaborate effectively with headquarters, local teams, and external stakeholders.

(Apartment Insiders continues to grow in addition to the 18 new members of the team who have joined us!)

Apartment Search Consultant (get your Real Estate License! | Nashville |all about People)

Real Estate! – ready to break through the mystique of it all with a REAL entry point AND a great beginning to your career in it (all the while getting One-On-One training from one of Nashville's best)? In a role that has the chance to make $80,000 - $150,000 (estimate), that is almost 100% People Focused, and one that helps people solve one of the most stressful problems they face while moving? If this sounds interest, please continue reading:

What's this opportunity all about?

This "Apartment Search Consultant" (or "ASC" for short) is in a hyper personalized role where they are meeting a person looking for a new apartment, learning their unique preferences, providing options to them from the many apartments that this company has relationships with, conducting on-site visits with them at these apartment/town house complexes, and helping them through the point of selection/application to the apartment (then getting paid a big commission!).

Breaking the role down further:

50% of the role is People Interaction:

· Getting to know the person on an introductory call on the phone.

· Conducting an in-person consultation with them at the office to get a real look into their wants and needs.

· Go Live in person with them to see their top 3 options.

· Meet back at the office to go through the Application process of the Apartment of their choice.

50% of this role - "Marketing" (NOT Sales)

· This Apartment Search Consultant is NOT talking a person into an apartment – you and them ALREADY KNOW they need one; they receive this service for free and you get commissions paid by the Apartment/Town House complexes.

· Candidates looking for apartments get channeled into the ASC via these 3 sources:

o Referrals (their #1 source) that come in from realtors, other apartment communities, schools, employers, past clients, friends, etc.

o SEO (Search Engine Optimization) by the company – people often "Google" how to find an apartment in Nashville – it can only take them so far. This company pays a lot for SEO, so people go to their site, see that it is free for them, and reach out to get connected on their own!

o On-Line Ads: This ASC will be taught how and where to post Ads for the apartment/town house complexes this company works with. Applicants will come in and this ASC will call to set up an appointment.

Unique perks about this opportunity!:

· In-depth training! – first 6 mos you will receive in-depth training, including a first 2 weeks intense bootcamp directly with the Founder. He's extremely invested in tooling his employees with everything they could need to be successful! Each person is assigned a Mentor, a current ASC that has been doing this for a while for any help they need!

· Amazing mentor access – The Founder of this company has been in real estate for 17 yrs, grown and sold companies in this space, and has been asked by numerous news outlets to appear on their programming as an expert! THIS Gentleman will be present, in-person, to help this Apartment Search Consultant acquire their Real Estate License.

· Tax deduction! - Car/Computer/Phone – since this person will use these every day, all day... this can be a great tax write off at the end of the year!

Other details about this opportunity:

· This is a full-time, 40 hour per week

· 100% Commission Based and a 1099 role (not a W-2)

· In-Office role (predominantly) with flexibility (some days in office 1-2 hours only)

· Work Attire – Business Casual

· You must be able to acquire your Real Estate License

· Must have a car/reliable transportation, some type of computer to access internet (most use a Chromebook), and a smart phone with picture taking capabilities (all will be used daily)

• Enterprise Architecture & Design Authority
  • Serve as the overall owner of the architectural standards, design conventions, and configuration patterns for all Datex WMS workflows.
  • Define and enforce enterprise-wide WMS architecture, including warehouse blueprints, workflow standards, integration patterns, and compliance frameworks.
  • Validate and approve all WMS design changes from onshore/offshore teams.
  • Maintain a detailed understanding of current and future-state warehouse processes, regulatory expectations, and operational pain points.
• Leadership of Onshore & Offshore Teams
  • Lead, mentor, and support WMS workflow developers, analysts, and QA testers across both onshore and offshore teams.
  • Assign priorities, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of enhancements, fixes, client onboarding tasks, and projects.
  • Build capability across teams with training, playbooks, process maps, and reusable design components.
  • Operate as escalation point for configuration, design, integration, and environment issues.
• Pharma Distribution & Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure all workflows adhere to DSCSA, cGMP/GDP, 21 CFR Part 11, and audit trail/e-signature requirements.
  • Oversee validation strategy for WMS changes including URS, FRS, IQ/OQ/PQ, traceability matrices, and controlled releases.
  • Partner with Quality to ensure readiness for regulatory audits, client audits, and compliance reviews.
• Workflow Strategy & Solution Design
  • Architect efficient workflows for:
    • FEFO/expiry-driven allocation
    • Lot/batch/serial control
    • Quarantine/QA/hold/release
    • Temperature-controlled workflows
    • Controlled substances handling
    • Multi-client 3PL billing
    • VAS/kitting/custom pharma processes
  • Optimize RF flows, wave strategies, replenishment logic, bin strategies, and exception-handling.
• Integration & Data Ecosystem Ownership
  • Oversee integration design with ERP, TMS, carriers, automation, and serialization systems.
  • Approve EDI/JSON/XML mappings for inbound/outbound data.
  • Lead architecture for event-driven, API-based, or serverless integration components.
  • Guide data governance across item master, location master, client profiles, and regulatory attributes.
• Production Environment Leadership
  • Serve as top-level escalation point for major incidents, outages, and complex RCA.
  • Govern change control, release management, environment synchronization, and configuration versioning.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reduce defects, standardize processes, and elevate operational KPIs.
• Cross-functional Leadership
  • Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Customer Solutions, Client Onboarding, and leadership to define requirements, evaluate impacts, and build scalable solutions.
  • Support RFP responses, client onboarding, and solution design sessions for new 3PL clients.
  • Communicate architecture decisions and impacts to executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• All other duties as assigned.
  

• Responsible for and oversee their respective department.
• Interview, select and supervise the activities of the department staff; communicate interpret and discuss with team the company policies and procedures.
• Determine job objectives, work methods and performance standards; review performance relative to departmental objectives discussion appraisal with each employee and performance; authorize and communicate salary changes, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge and administer all other personnel actions.
  
  

• Travel (15-25%)
• Hours (40+ hours per week, Monday-Friday)
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of hands-on experience with Datex WMS in configuration, workflow design, and architecture.
• 5+ years in a leadership role guiding onshore and offshore teams.
• Deep expertise in pharmaceutical distribution, including:
  • DSCSA traceability
  • cGMP/GDP
  • 21 CFR Part 11
  • Audit trails, e-signatures
  • Cold chain / temperature-controlled workflows
• Extensive experience in 3PL multi-client environments.
• Strong understanding of all core warehouse processes (inbound, putaway, replenishment, picking methods, VAS, returns, QC, cycle counting).
• Strong SQL Server experience (queries, stored procedures, debugging).
• Strong experience working within GxP validation frameworks (URS/FRS, IQ/OQ/PQ, CAPA, change control).
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to translate between business, operations, and technical teams.
  

• Advanced certifications in supply chain or WMS technologies are a plus.
• Experience designing or supervising Azure Functions or Node.js/TypeScript utilities for integration or workflow extensions.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and TMS/carrier integrations.
• Exposure to warehouse automation (AMRs, conveyors, print-&-apply, dimensioners, pick-to-light/put-to-light).
• Familiarity with serialization or regulatory platforms (TraceLink, SAP ATTP).
• Power BI/Tableau for operational data models.
  
  

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision execute projects that require the creation and evaluation of original design. Participate in the analysis and validation of design and theoretical concepts, working from and adapting a wide range of established research techniques.

Key Deliverables

• · Create accurate project specifications.
• · Ensure all engineering documents are up to date.
• · Develop standard work templates and revision control processes.
• · Assist in design, development, implementation and analysis of technical products and systems.
• · Drives continuous improvement by managing projects and recommending techniques to enhance equipment/system/process robustness

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• · Initiate and execute the Product Design and Development (PDD) process to ensure product definitions and specifications are met by all stakeholders.
• · Participate and contribute to product design meetings including product specifications, material selection, 3D CAD models, and detailed 2D drawings.
• · Collaborate as a member of cross-functional project teams from concept to testing, and ultimately to production.
• · Conduct design for manufacture assessments involving manufacturing expertise to ensure that final design will support lean manufacturing principles, build quantity, cost, and performance requirements.
• · Develop design concepts to meet cost objectives and, interface with vendors and suppliers to locate and approve components.
• · Administer design history and practice proper engineering document control processes to ensure drawings are up to date.
• · Work toward identifying commonality in design to assist with manufacturing standardization.
• · Demonstrate technical and written skills via generating and filing reports of design analyses for future reference and demonstrate interpersonal skills via preparing and presenting findings.
• · Provide timely response to Root Cause Analysis and Corrective action requests related to design issues and/or warranty problems to support the engineering solution applied in the field.
• · Assist peers with workloads as needed for total project completion by management expectations or production deadlines.
• · Proficient in promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
• · Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
• · Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
• · Maintain cleanliness in designated workspace by practicing 6S principles to reduce safety risks.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• · A bachelor’s degree required in, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related field or equivalent and/or combination of training and experience.
• · 6+ Years of Engineering experience required.
• · Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships by engaging with various personalities including customers, vendors, co-workers, and management while working both individually and as part of a team.
• · Must be able to take on more complex and advanced engineering projects while balancing project management responsibilities.
• · Proven ability to influence, lead teams, and drive change.
• · Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with engineering, sales, and production requirements.
• · Flexible and adaptable in prioritizing workloads, coping with pressure, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations.
• · Proven results with creation and maintenance of engineering design standards and drawing standards.
• · Ability to attract and retain engineering talent.
• · Customer-oriented, with the ability to represent Peterson engineering ideas, and designs to non-technical audiences.
• · Extensive cross functional team experience including technical and non-technical work.
• · Proficient in a combination of the following software packages, or equivalent: MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, and Dynamics AX), AutoDesk Design Suite ( e.g. AutoCAD, Inventor, Nastran In-CAD, 3DS Max, and AutoCAD Electrical),
• · Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• · Must be a creative thinker, results-oriented, analytical mindset, and a focused problem-solver.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• · Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• · Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• · Respect for all individuals
• · Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• · Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

Industrial Sales Representative

Konecranes

Konecranes is looking for an Industrial Service Sales Representative for a Knoxville, TN Territory. As a Service Sales Representative, your primary duties are to sell Overhead Cranes and Overhead Crane services to new clients and an existing customer base to improve safety and productivity. This individual will be responsible for meeting assigned sales targets for all lifting equipment including but not limited to; repairs, retrofits, hoists, spare parts, general overhauls and consultation services. Organizational skills are required to monitor the workload of our service department and ensure that all open time slots are filled with sold work. Strong communication skills are a must, as you will be engaging with existing customers. If you think your attributes are a fit and you are interested in working in a fast paced, safety first type of environment, apply today!

Position includes:

• $66,000 salary plus commission
• Uncapped commission
• OTE first year: $100,000-$120,000
• Full Benefits
• Paid vacation, sick/personal days, holidays
• Company Vehicle, plus more

Phone Interviews are being scheduled.

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Requirements Include:

• Previous Industrial Sales Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree preferred
• Familiarity or education in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills; PC skills
• Prior experience with cranes is a plus
• Good driving record
• Willing and able to work off the ground on occasion

Principal Responsibilities Include:

• Engage in various sales activities to sell safety and productive retrofits, components, modernization and new equipment to existing customers and develop new accounts to meet minimum established sales quotas.
• Prepare or assist in preparing price estimates for service work using established tools, guidelines and input from the service department.
• Maintain personal contact with all existing accounts in your area. Prepare related monthly reports.
• When required, maintain monthly contact with assigned accounts to develop relationships. Document activity with key accounts. Prepare account plans with appropriate actions and forward to District Manager. Schedule and conduct business reviews for customers on an annual basis or as needed.
• Prepare and maintain a log in CRM software of all activities, business opportunities and offers submitted to customers and provide report to manager weekly.
• Monitor workload of service department and ensure all open time slots are filled with sold work.
• Qualify all any projects or credit worthiness as needed. Check D&B ratings and obtain credit application, if appropriate. Obtain tax-exempt certificate, if required.
• Monitor the credit control list and assist in collection efforts of problem accounts, as needed.
• Monitor the contract renewal process to ensure customer needs are met in a timely manner and opportunities are not lost.
• Maintain customer and contact information in the CRM software, as required.
• Follow all established safety rules and procedures, including those established by the customer.

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About us

Built from firsthand experience, we exist so contractors can run smarter, more human-centered businesses, and get back their most valuable asset: time.

Our product is an industry-backed, intelligent software platform that helps home service businesses scale with confidence, centralizing everything they need in one place.

The Opportunity

This is a true founding sales role.

As our first Sales Account Executive, you will work directly alongside the founders to build our sales motion and build the foundation of a repeatable, scalable revenue engine. This will be a founder-led sale transitioning to AE, with shared selling responsibilities as you ramp.

By 2027, this role is expected to grow into a sales leadership position, with responsibility for onboarding and developing additional Account Executives as the team scales.

If you’re excited by hustle, ownership, leadership, and the chance to shape your role’s future from day one, this opportunity is for you.

We are seeking an ideal candidate in Nashville, TN, although we are open to US-based remote applicants if there is a great fit.

What You’ll Do

Sell & Close

• Own inbound and partner-sourced opportunities end-to-end, from discovery through close
• Sell a consultative B2B SaaS product with sales contracts averaging ~$30k ARR
• Guide prospects through a high-trust, problem-first sales process with a typical cycle under 30 days
• Collaborate closely with the founder on live deals, messaging, and positioning

Build the Sales Foundation

• Help define and document the core sales process (qualification, discovery, demos, follow-up, close)
• Contribute to ICP refinement, objection handling, pricing conversations, and packaging
• Participate in outbound efforts as demand generation scales, helping shape future outbound strategy

Grow Into Leadership

• Prepare to onboard and mentor 2+ additional sales reps in 2026
• Influence hiring profiles, enablement materials, and performance standards
• Help evolve ContractorHUB’s sales organization into a high-performing, customer-first team

Who You Are

You are not just a closer, you’re a builder.

The right candidate has...

• 3+ years experience selling B2B SaaS in a consultative, value-based motion
• Track record of success selling ~$25k–$40k ARR contracts to business owners or operators
• Experience in the Contracting, Roofing or Home Services industry
• A bias toward action, ownership, and figuring things out without a playbook
• Strong discovery skills — you care more about solving the right problem than pushing a product
• The ability to absolutely crush your quota

Just as important, you embody how we show up at ContractorHUB:

• Driven toward excellence — you take pride in doing things the right way
• Customer-committed — you sell with integrity and long-term impact in mind
• Authentic and human — no games, no ego, just honest conversations
• Curious, proactive, and helpful — you ask questions, lean in, and make things better
• High-vibe teammate — someone people genuinely enjoy building with

Compensation & Growth

Compensation will be competitive and aligned with experience, with meaningful upside as the company scales. Commission plan includes accelerators that reward effort. This role includes the opportunity to discuss equity and/or profit sharing, reflecting its founding nature and long-term leadership trajectory.

Benefits are reflective of an early stage startup, and are expanding with time and growth.

Why This Role Matters

By the end of 2026, ContractorHUB aims to surpass $3M in ARR. The person in this role will be a major driver of that outcome — and will help define what “great sales” looks like at ContractorHUB for years to come.

This is a chance to help build something meaningful, alongside people who care deeply about customers, craftsmanship, and doing business the right way.

Job Title: Quality Engineer (Consultative Manufacturing Support)

Location: Nashville, TN

Salary Range: Based on experience

Employment Type: Contract (estimated 3 months)

Introduction

MS Companies is seeking senior-level, consultative Quality Engineers to support manufacturing operations across the Nashville, TN area. This role is designed for professionals who can step into active production environments, rapidly assess risk, align stakeholders, and drive structured resolution of quality issues with speed and discipline. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted quality advisor to plant leadership - balancing immediate containment with sustainable corrective actions and system-level improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of Quality Engineering experience in OEM or Tier 1 automotive manufacturing
• Expert-level structured problem solving (8D), root cause analysis, and corrective action execution
• Strong command of quality systems and core tools (PPAP, FMEA, control plans, APQP fundamentals)
• Proven experience leading supplier and internal quality escalations, including containment and NCR investigations
• Executive presence with the ability to communicate risk, decisions, and action plans to leadership and customers
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting customer audits, launch support, and run-at-rate readiness activities
• Success in turnaround environments, escalation response, or interim leadership support
• Ability to coach and mentor Quality Technicians, inspectors, or team leads to strengthen execution
• Flexibility to support multiple local sites within the Nashville area as business needs evolve

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Deploy on-site to assess, contain, and resolve urgent manufacturing quality issues
• Define stabilization plans that protect the customer and restore production flow
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving sessions with clear ownership, timelines, and verification
• Develop and close 8D documentation for internal, supplier, and customer-facing concerns
• Oversee inspection, rework, or controlled shipping activities when needed and drive exit criteria
• Provide concise status reporting to stakeholders and support customer visits and audits as required

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in active manufacturing and production environments
• Standing, walking, and/or sitting for extended periods may be required
• Ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs depending on assignment and site requirements