Senior Manufacturing Engineer
On-site · Fountain Inn, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the implementation of manufacturing processes within a production environment. Focuses on developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing strategies through expertise in product design, tooling, automation, materials, assembly methods, and quality standards. Works cross-functionally to support product launches, process optimization, equipment implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring manufacturing feasibility, operational efficiency, and successful production outcomes. Responsibilities include providing manufacturing feasibility assessments for SDT activities, developing process flow strategies and plant layouts, evaluating gaging and packaging strategies, defining tooling and capital equipment requirements, leading procurement and installation of equipment, facilitating training, assessing ergonomic concerns, supporting pilots and run-at-rate activities, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with vendors and plant operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, or similar disciplines
- Automotive manufacturing experience required; Tier One automotive interiors experience preferred
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across multiple levels internally and externally
- Experience with workflow analysis, line balancing, and takt time optimization
- Experience with AutoCAD, PLC programming, and automation technologies
- Experience leading DOE and data-driven process improvement studies
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong project management and technical problem-solving capabilities
- Familiarity with the full product lifecycle including development, launch, and production support
- Injection Molding Experience Preferred: Tool feasibility and design, Plastic part feasibility and plastics processing, Plastic materials knowledge, Tool build and validation, RJG and Master Molder methodologies, Robotics and process equipment, Standard molding, 2K, IMD, IML, and insert molding processes
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