Manufacturing Engineer III

• Location: North Charleston, South Carolina
• Type: Contract
• Job #107726

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer III

Location: North Charleston, SC

Job Type: W2 Contract

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM; overtime may be required

Pay Range: $50-$52/hour

Job Description: The Manufacturing Engineer III will evaluate manufacturing stations and projects, update layouts, and analyze production and maintenance operations to improve efficiency, quality, workflow, and equipment utilization. This role requires a strong Industrial Engineering background, hands-on experience interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Excel, and 3D simulation software.


Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing stations and projects and update facility and production layouts.
• Conduct time, motion, methods, and speed studies across maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rates and identify efficiency improvements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, formulas, and technical documentation and collaborate with management and engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Review worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets to verify compliance with quality assurance specifications.
• Support work assignment planning based on worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays.
• Prepare charts, graphs, diagrams, and layouts illustrating workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.
• Observe equipment operation and maintenance practices to verify alignment with quality assurance standards.
• Perform time studies using timing devices to evaluate task duration and fatigue rates.
• Evaluate operational data and prepare reports that validate existing standards or identify deviations.
• Create engineering sketches and drawings and perform common engineering computations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience; the original role requirements specify 5-7 years of experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and 3D simulation software.
• Ability to create sketches and engineering drawings and perform common engineering computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and ability to exercise independent judgment with direction from a supervisor.
• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, management, and production personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional experience with computer applications and software related to engineering and Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Why This Role?

• Apply Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering expertise to evaluate stations, projects, workflows, and production layouts.
• Use time studies, operational analysis, and engineering data to identify opportunities for improved manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and management teams on quality, reliability, production planning, and operational standards.
• Work directly with AutoCAD, Excel, 3D simulation software, engineering drawings, and manufacturing data.

Work Environment

• Standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Some overtime may be required.
• The role involves observing employees and equipment within manufacturing operations as part of time studies, quality verification, and efficiency analysis.

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