Manufacturing Engineer I

Work Location: Union County, NC

Summary:

Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to support and optimize production processes, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and approve investigations to resolve production issues, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions.
• Optimize workflows and resources to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce waste.
• Create, maintain, and update documentation for manufacturing processes and change control activities.
• Support installation, startup, and validation of new production systems and equipment.
• Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions, and support OPEX initiatives for process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations in all manufacturing procedures.
• Plan and execute engineering studies, including DOEs, and support qualification and training of production personnel.
• Stay current with engineering trends and emerging technologies through research and industry events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including fabrication methods, injection molding, and/or high throughput automated assembly.
• Ability to interpret blueprints; familiarity with pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and programming concepts preferred.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and listening skills.
• Experience in project management and process troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to analyze and improve production processes.

Published Category: Manufacturing & Technical Operations