It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Position: Senior Manufacturing EngineerReports to: Director, Lithium &amp; Manufacturing EngineeringLocation: Lithonia,GADate: Position OverviewTrojan Battery Company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in a high-growth, innovation-driven manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading process design, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a strong emphasis on PLC-controlled manufacturing systems, equipment reliability, and process capability. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer serves as a technical leader and problem solver, providing direction to cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and driving capital projects that improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost. This position plays a key role in advancing automation, controls robustness, and data-driven manufacturing performance across the plant. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically strong, and comfortable working on the manufacturing floor while also leading strategic initiatives and capital investments. Areas of Focus• Lead and support automation-driven process improvements using PLC-controlled equipment• Drive process stability, equipment uptime, and yield improvements through controls optimization and root-cause analysis• Act as a technical escalation point for complex process and equipment issues Key Responsibilities Process &amp; Manufacturing Engineering• Lead the identification, definition, and control of critical process parameters including machine logic, interlocks, alarms, and safety systems• Troubleshoot complex quality, scrap, throughput, and downtime issues using structured problem-solving methods (A3, 5-Why, Fishbone, DOE)• Improve process capability through statistical analysis and control of key variables• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles (Takt Time, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Kanban, Kaizen, 6S, TPM)• Establish and maintain safe, ergonomic, and compliant manufacturing processes PLC &amp; Automation (Allen-Bradley)• Provide senior-level troubleshooting support for Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment (ControlLogix / CompactLogix)• Diagnose PLC logic, I/O, sensors, VFDs, servos, interlocks, alarms, and fault conditions• Collaborate with Maintenance, Controls Engineers, and OEMs to resolve recurring automation issues• Support HMI diagnostics, alarm rationalization, and operator interface improvements• Participate in PLC change reviews, FAT/SAT activities, and documentation updates• Utilize PLC data to improve OEE, availability, and downtime reduction Maintenance, Reliability &amp; Capital Projects• Lead improvements in corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance strategies• Define automation and equipment standards for new capital equipment• Lead vendor and system integrator technical evaluations• Own assigned capital project budgets, schedules, and execution from concept through startup• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and on budget Documentation, Compliance &amp; Leadership• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including Process Flow Diagrams, pFMEAs, Control Plans, SOPs, Job Element Sheets, time studies, capacity analysis, and capital requests• Ensure compliance with ISO-9001, machine safety standards, and regulatory requirements• Mentor Manufacturing Engineers and technicians• Partner with Operations, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams Basic Qualifications• 5–8+ years of experience in manufacturing with automated and PLC-controlled equipment• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering• Experience in battery manufacturing, preferably lead-acid• Hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC systems• Strong understanding of industrial automation components• Capital project management experience• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and statistical software• Excellent technical documentation skills• Ability to support off-shift troubleshooting as needed• Occasional travel required Preferred Qualifications• Experience with OEE systems, MES integration, or PLC data extraction• Exposure to industrial networking (EtherNet/IP)• Six Sigma Green or Black Beltif you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

C&amp;D Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that produces and markets systems for the power conversion and storage of electrical power, including industrial batteries and electronics. This specialized focus has established the company as a leading and valued supplier of products in reserve power systems and electronic power supplies. C&amp;D's success in these key markets has been supported by dedication to customer service. The company's core business focuses on reserve power systems supplied to leading operators of telecommunications, data transmission, infrastructure computer systems and utilities to enable them to maintain critical operations during power outages.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Position: Senior Manufacturing EngineerReports to: Director, Lithium &amp; Manufacturing EngineeringLocation: Lithonia,GADate: Position OverviewTrojan Battery Company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in a high-growth, innovation-driven manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading process design, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a strong emphasis on PLC-controlled manufacturing systems, equipment reliability, and process capability. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer serves as a technical leader and problem solver, providing direction to cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and driving capital projects that improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost. This position plays a key role in advancing automation, controls robustness, and data-driven manufacturing performance across the plant. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically strong, and comfortable working on the manufacturing floor while also leading strategic initiatives and capital investments. Areas of Focus• Lead and support automation-driven process improvements using PLC-controlled equipment• Drive process stability, equipment uptime, and yield improvements through controls optimization and root-cause analysis• Act as a technical escalation point for complex process and equipment issues Key Responsibilities Process &amp; Manufacturing Engineering• Lead the identification, definition, and control of critical process parameters including machine logic, interlocks, alarms, and safety systems• Troubleshoot complex quality, scrap, throughput, and downtime issues using structured problem-solving methods (A3, 5-Why, Fishbone, DOE)• Improve process capability through statistical analysis and control of key variables• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles (Takt Time, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Kanban, Kaizen, 6S, TPM)• Establish and maintain safe, ergonomic, and compliant manufacturing processes PLC &amp; Automation (Allen-Bradley)• Provide senior-level troubleshooting support for Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment (ControlLogix / CompactLogix)• Diagnose PLC logic, I/O, sensors, VFDs, servos, interlocks, alarms, and fault conditions• Collaborate with Maintenance, Controls Engineers, and OEMs to resolve recurring automation issues• Support HMI diagnostics, alarm rationalization, and operator interface improvements• Participate in PLC change reviews, FAT/SAT activities, and documentation updates• Utilize PLC data to improve OEE, availability, and downtime reduction Maintenance, Reliability &amp; Capital Projects• Lead improvements in corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance strategies• Define automation and equipment standards for new capital equipment• Lead vendor and system integrator technical evaluations• Own assigned capital project budgets, schedules, and execution from concept through startup• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and on budget Documentation, Compliance &amp; Leadership• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including Process Flow Diagrams, pFMEAs, Control Plans, SOPs, Job Element Sheets, time studies, capacity analysis, and capital requests• Ensure compliance with ISO-9001, machine safety standards, and regulatory requirements• Mentor Manufacturing Engineers and technicians• Partner with Operations, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams Basic Qualifications• 5–8+ years of experience in manufacturing with automated and PLC-controlled equipment• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering• Experience in battery manufacturing, preferably lead-acid• Hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC systems• Strong understanding of industrial automation components• Capital project management experience• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and statistical software• Excellent technical documentation skills• Ability to support off-shift troubleshooting as needed• Occasional travel required Preferred Qualifications• Experience with OEE systems, MES integration, or PLC data extraction• Exposure to industrial networking (EtherNet/IP)• Six Sigma Green or Black Beltif you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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