Manufacturing Engineer
On-sitePiedmont, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and sustainability. Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, support just-in-time production, and lead Kaizen events. Interpret mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics to support assembly and welding processes while designing and optimizing tooling and fixtures. Manage process changes, bill of materials updates, and documentation using PLM and ECN systems like Teamcenter or Windchill. Support data-driven decision-making through ERP systems, Power BI dashboards, and IoT-enabled process monitoring tools. Occasional travel is expected.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, tooling design, and reading technical drawings
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methods and digital work instruction tools
- Ability to understand manufacturing and internal customer needs to collaboratively deliver practical solutions that improve quality, efficiency, or sustainability
- Familiarity with assembly and welding processes, just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing, and statistical process variation
- Ability to read mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics
- Ability to apply lean principles to reduce waste, support sustainable manufacturing practices, and lead Kaizen or cross-functional improvement events
- Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Engineering Change Notification (ECN) systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill
- Familiarity with digital manufacturing tools and smart factory technologies, including ERP systems, Power BI dashboards, or IoT-enabled process monitoring
- Occasional travel
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