Join Hoshizaki America Inc., – Engineering Excellence, Powered by People
Who We Are
At Hoshizaki, our people drive our success, and our core values of Transparency, Compliance, Trust, and Collaboration (TCTC) shape a culture of teamwork, learning, and growth. Headquartered in Peachtree City, GA, with a facility in Griffin, GA, we manufacture high-quality commercial foodservice equipment including ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, and display cases. With more than 400 “Georgia Made” products and a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and ENERGY STAR® performance, our equipment is trusted globally for its reliability and long-term value.
Role Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in driving operational excellence by developing, optimizing, and sustaining efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing processes. This position partners closely with production, quality, and design engineering teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives and support the successful launch of new products. Through data-driven analysis, project leadership, and hands-on collaboration on the manufacturing floor, this role directly impacts product quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
Location: 618 Hwy 74 S, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Responsibilities
- Improve manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, capacity, and safety
- Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Troubleshoot and resolve production and quality issues cross-functionally
- Support cost analysis, production planning, and labor/material estimates
- Develop manufacturing methods with design engineering for new products
- Lead capital projects from concept through completion (scope, schedule, budget)
- Support equipment selection, justification, and implementation
- Create concept drawings for new or improved equipment
- Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and risk assessments
- Develop and maintain SOPs, process flows, and work instructions
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Decision Making
- Determine optimal manufacturing processes while considering efficiency, quality, cost, and scalability.
- Select appropriate equipment and machinery for each manufacturing process by evaluating capabilities, compatibility with existing systems, cost-effectiveness, and future expansion needs.
- Identify root causes of production issues and implement timely corrective actions based on analysis of process data, experimentation, and collaboration with other departments.
- Prioritize continuous improvement projects in efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Accurately estimate project budgets to stay within 5% of projected budget
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 5–8 years of progressively responsible manufacturing engineering experience
- Strong background in process improvement and operational excellence
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fabrication
- CAD and Microsoft Office proficiency
- Proven project management and cross-functional leadership skills
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Plastic tooling experience is a plus
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We strive to be a great place to work and easy to do business with—join Hoshizaki America to grow your skills, contribute to trusted products, delight customers, and enjoy excellent benefits.
Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $[65,000]– $[120,000] annually , plus eligibility for a bonus opportunity with annual payouts distributed in three installments. This range is a good faith estimate of what Hoshizaki America expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, skills, and internal equity.
Benefits include childcare incentives, affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability coverage, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off and company holidays, tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities, safe, climate-controlled workplaces, uniforms provided with meal subsidies, and employee discounts and wellness programs.
This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not a comprehensive list of duties or requirements. Hoshizaki America reserves the right to modify it at any time.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 5-8 years of progressively responsible manufacturing engineering experience
- Strong background in process improvement and operational excellence
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fabrication
- Proficiency in CAD and Microsoft Office
- Proven project management and cross-functional leadership skills
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Plastic tooling experience
What We Do
Hoshizaki America, Inc. manufactures high-quality commercial foodservice equipment, including ice machines, refrigerators, and display cases. It is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of ice and refrigeration products for the food service industry.
