
Manufacturing Engineer
- Whitsett, NC
- $70,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Implement Lean manufacturing practices to reduce costs and improve product quality
- Collaborate with departments such as engineering, manufacturing, and materials planning to streamline processes and clarify instructions
- Use root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve issues with products, equipment, and tooling
- Assess equipment needs, evaluate new or used machinery, and determine ROI, safety, and ergonomic benefits
- Support the Manufacturing Engineering Manager in preparing investment and expense budgets for equipment modifications
- Assist sales and engineering teams with new product designs, coordinating production with key stakeholders to ensure smooth product launches
- Lead and execute operational excellence projects aligned with divisional goals
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and provide expert guidance to other departments
- Supervise maintenance, test technicians, and direct labor as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related engineering field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent education and experience
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and mechanical tolerance stack-ups
- Brushless DC motor and drive experience preferred
- Proficiency in reading engineering prints, electrical diagrams, and other technical documents
- Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, machining processes, and electromechanical systems
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts from basic operations to advanced statistical analysis
- Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
- Computer savvy with experience with Oracle and Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of electronic circuitry and design