The posting
Join Hoshizaki America Inc., – Engineering Excellence, Powered by People
Who We Are
Hoshizaki is a global organization with a diverse portfolio of companies and brands serving the foodservice industry through manufacturing, refrigeration, foodservice equipment, beverage dispensing, and related technologies. As part of the Hoshizaki Group, Hoshizaki America combines global innovation and resources with local expertise to deliver high-quality products and customer-focused solutions.
Our culture is grounded in four core values: Transparency, Compliance, Trust, and Collaboration (TCTC). These values guide how we work, how we serve our customers, and how we build lasting relationships with our employees, partners, and communities.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive manufacturing process innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic capital projects. This role will lead complex engineering initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, capacity, and cost performance across manufacturing operations.
Working closely with Production, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams, this position will develop and implement advanced manufacturing solutions, optimize existing processes, and support new product introductions.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role for an experienced engineering professional who can lead large-scale initiatives, mentor junior engineers, establish manufacturing best practices, and influence long-term manufacturing capabilities and technology investments.
Location: Peachtree City, GA
What You’ll Do
- Lead manufacturing process improvements and advanced manufacturing initiatives.
- Manage large capital projects from concept through implementation.
- Evaluate and implement equipment, tooling, automation, and new technologies.
- Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost.
- Support new product development, manufacturability, and production launches.
- Resolve complex manufacturing challenges through root cause analysis, risk assessments, and data analysis.
- Develop and implement manufacturing standards, SOPs, work instructions, and best practices.
- Lead supplier development and qualification for critical manufacturing processes.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership.
- Advise leadership on capital investments, process capabilities, and manufacturing strategies.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 8–10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional engineering initiatives and large capital projects.
- Expert knowledge of manufacturing systems, equipment design, tooling, and process optimization.
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and project management methodologies.
- Advanced proficiency in CAD, data analytics, process simulation, and engineering tools.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Proven ability to perform root cause analysis, risk assessments, and complex problem-solving.
- Strong technical leadership, mentoring, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to influence strategic decisions, establish priorities, and drive improvements across multiple departments.
- Ability to balance strategic engineering initiatives with hands-on manufacturing support.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s preferred
Plastic tooling experience is a plus.
Why Hoshizaki?
Hoshizaki America is a leading manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment, including ice machines, refrigeration, prep tables, display cases, and dispensers. Headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, with an additional manufacturing facility in Griffin, Hoshizaki America employs more than 1,000 people nationwide.
Join a global organization known for quality, innovation, engineering excellence, and energy-efficient solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy, lead significant engineering investments, advance manufacturing technologies, and make a measurable impact on operational performance and future capabilities.
Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $93,000– $130,000 annually, with eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance, paid in three installments throughout the year. 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.
Hoshizaki offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, accident, and disability coverage; a Flexible Spending Account (FSA); and a 401(k) plan with company match. Employees also enjoy paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, career development opportunities, safe and climate-controlled work environments, company-provided uniforms, meal subsidies, employee discounts, and wellness programs.
Important Information
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.
Additional Information
Relocation assistance and employment-based visa sponsorship are not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, both now and in the future.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Hoshizaki America directly.
Notice to Third-Party Agencies
Hoshizaki America does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, staffing agencies, or search firms. Any resumes submitted without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement will be considered the property of Hoshizaki America, and the company reserves the right to hire such candidates without any obligation to the submitting agency.
EEO Statement
Hoshizaki America is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.• Proven track record of successfully implementing process improvements and driving operational excellence.• Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes listed above is highly desirable.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, tool design, and production principles.• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for design and process improvement.• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, or schematics.• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and statistical analysis tools.• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision making.• Effective communication skills to collaborate across different departments and levels of the organization.• Project management skills to lead and coordinate process improvement projects effectively.
