Sr Engineering Specialist

Sr Engineering Specialist

Location(s): Fort Mill, SC, US, 29708 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site

Reporting to the Plant Leader, the Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining efficient manufacturing processes. This role involves working closely with the production team to ensure that products are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and efficiency. The Manufacturing Engineer will also implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance production capabilities. This role requires strong, hands-on Allen-Bradley PLC programming skills and the ability to independently develop, modify, troubleshoot, and support PLC programs for manufacturing equipment.

Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement. Design and implement new processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste. Collaborate with production managers to develop and optimize production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products. Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure products meet specified standards. Conduct regular inspections and audits of manufacturing processes. Work with engineering and maintenance to integrate automation and robotic systems into the production lines to improve efficiency and consistency. Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley PLC programs to support equipment reliability, process improvements, and automation projects. Maintain current program backups and documentation of software changes. Select appropriate materials for production and conduct tests to ensure they meet required specifications. Identify and implement cost-saving measures without compromising product quality. Develop and implement processes that minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability. Address and resolve issues related to manufacturing processes, equipment, and production quality. Maintain detailed documentation of manufacturing processes, improvements, and quality control measures. Prepare regular reports for management. Provide training and support to production staff on new processes and equipment. Troubleshoot machinery in collaboration with Maintenance to support production. Create processes for material flow. Develop SOPs. In collaboration with Operations, develop standard work for various positions. Other responsibilities assigned by leadership based on business demands.

Analytical, problem-solving, project management, facilitation, and decision-making skills are essential. Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate others, resolve conflict, and encourage teamwork. Excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills. Expertise in lean material and information flow methodologies. Familiarity with quality control standards and methodologies. Self-starter, able to work with or lead cross-functional teams. Must be able to work under minimal direct supervision and be willing to take initiative to resolve problems and to help revise and upgrade processes. Ability to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside of the organization. Demonstrated proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming and experience working on automated manufacturing processes are required. Must be able to independently interpret existing logic, develop new routines, diagnose program and equipment faults, and implement and validate programming changes. Strong understanding of the principles and practices of process design, development, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and support for all aspects of production automation programs, including test procedures and data collection and validation.

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field preferred. Minimum of five years of experience with automation and/or control systems (electronics). Experience in the automation industry is preferred. Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills are required. Hands-on experience independently programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs is required. Experience with HMI and SCADA systems. Proficiency in CAD software, including SolidWorks. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus. Knowledge of 480 V, 120 V, and 24 V electrical circuits. Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Experience developing validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) is a plus. Vendor management. Safety Kaizen creation and execution.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is frequently required to perform repetitive motions. The employee frequently is required to walk, use hands to feel or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and frequently bend, twist, stoop, and walk. Ability to work at a fast pace, handle multiple parts that have glue on them, and stand throughout the entire shift. The employee will be working in a facility with a high level of forklift traffic. Strong hand-eye coordination. Ability to work in a mildly controlled environment - can expect some cold and heat during extreme weather conditions, with a significant amount of dust. The ability to work overtime and weekends when circumstances and workload require, as assigned by management.