Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - CNC

HTI is searching for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for an opportunity with a Tier-1 Automotive Supplier in the Summerville, SC area. This role supports manufacturing processes, drives continuous improvement, and helps optimize safety, quality, cost, and delivery within a highly automated production environment. This is a full-time, onsite, direct-hire position. What We Offer Full-time, direct-hire engineering role supporting a highly automated and CNC-driven manufacturing environment Opportunity to lead continuous improvement, structured problem-solving, and new equipment launch activities Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality Exposure to CNC machining, friction welding, balancing, electro-mechanical systems, and advanced automation Technical development in PFMEA creation, process flows, and manufacturing documentation Occasional domestic and international travel opportunities Stability and growth within a Tier-1 automotive setting What You Need BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred OR AS degree in an engineering field with relevant experience 3–5+ years in automated or semi-automated manufacturing Strong understanding of manufacturing, assembly, and CNC machining processes Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and pneumatic diagrams Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems and CNC programming/troubleshooting Experience launching new equipment Structured problem-solving experience (A3, 5Y, 8D, Ishikawa, PDCA, DMAIC, Shainin, etc.) Experience with PLC logic, vision systems, force/distance control, torque systems, and marking systems Familiarity with Tier-1 / Tier-2 automotive supplier expectations Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills Familiarity with Tier-1/Tier-2 automotive standards and expectations Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems German language skills are a plus What Your Role Will Look Like Review safety, quality, operational, and maintenance reports to identify improvement opportunities Evaluate equipment performance and implement improvements to productivity, efficiency, cost, and safety Develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, and manufacturing documentation Create and update work instructions, training materials, and standard work Implement lean practices including 5S, kanban, poke-yoke, visual management, and single-piece flow Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving tools Develop and maintain parameters, recipes, and process capability for new and existing products Support cross-functional manufacturing activities and plant-wide audits/standards compliance (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, VDA, etc.) Launch new equipment and support CNC programming/troubleshooting needs Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives #J-18808-Ljbffr HTI