Position Overview

International Motors is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Engine Machining & Production to join our Huntsville Engine Plant as we expand operations to launch a second engine line.

As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will support engine component machining production from layout and equipment installation through daily operations. This role combines blueprint interpretation, machinery troubleshooting, process optimization, and new product introduction leadership, driving improvements in quality, efficiency, and reliability. You will also represent Manufacturing Engineering in global cross-functional teams that shape product and process strategies.

Schedule: 1st shift opportunity.

Responsibilities

Machining & Production Support• Support Advanced Manufacturing Engineering in engine component machining layouts, equipment procurement, qualification, and installation.• Transition new equipment into day-to-day production and ensure processes meet customer demand.• Provide technical expertise to the Quality department on machining issues and product compliance.• React to machinery uptime issues and implement permanent, cost-effective, long-term solutions.

 

Process Development & Standardization• Research, design, and develop manufacturing processes, including production flow, machining methods, and equipment use.• Benchmark best practices from other facilities to standardize manufacturing processes.• Perform product and process analysis to achieve cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency gains.• Follow up on engineering changes, design variations, and new program developments to ensure smooth transitions.

New Product Introduction & Capital Projects• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including setting goals, training team members, and evaluating outcomes.• Support plant quality objectives by embedding robust processes into product launches.• Initiate and manage capital appropriation projects to support growth and technology integration.• Represent Manufacturing Engineering on cross-functional teams, influencing both technical and business decisions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of experience in product manufacturing

OR

• Master’s degree
• At least 3 years of experience in product manufacturing

OR

• At least 7 years of experience in product manufacturing

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Expertise in machining and assembly processes for engine components
• Strong blueprint interpretation and CAD/CAM knowledge
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience leading capital projects from justification through implementation
• Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and quality teams

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more. 

 

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience. 

 

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

Company Overview

ABOUT TRATONWith its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

 

ABOUT INTERNATIONALFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.

 

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.