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 looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvement, manufacturing innovation, and capital projects. This role will work closely with Production, Quality, Design Engineering, and other teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, capacity, and cost while supporting new product launches.
This is a hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to mentor engineers, lead complex projects, develop manufacturing best practices, and influence long-term manufacturing strategy.
Location: Peachtree City, GA
What You’ll Do
- Lead manufacturing process improvement and Lean initiatives.
- Lead capital projects from concept through implementation.
- Evaluate and implement equipment, tooling, automation, and new technologies.
- Support new product development and manufacturability.
- Troubleshoot production and quality issues using root cause analysis and data.
- Develop process standards, SOPs, work instructions, and best practices.
- Lead supplier development and qualification activities.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- 8–10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
- Strong experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and process improvement.
- Experience leading complex cross-functional and capital projects.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies.
- Advanced CAD and data analysis skills.
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience mentoring or leading engineering personnel.
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, with the opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing operations and future technologies.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity, plus eligibility for a bonus opportunity. Compensation is flexible for highly qualified candidates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, childcare incentives, FSA, wellness programs, employee discounts, and more.
Additional Information
Applicants requiring 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.
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
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.
