Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Category: Engineering Requisition Number: MANUF009177

Posted: March 9, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Hickory Metal Plant Hickory, NC 28602, USA

Description

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you're looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Improve Production Performance
  • Analyze manufacturing operations to improve cycle times, throughput, and equipment utilization
  • Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements across stamping, tube bending, welding, and metal fabrication processes
  • Develop and track production metrics such as cycle time, OEE, and process capability
  • Support production teams with technical solutions that improve daily operational performance
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities related to materials, labor, and equipment efficiency
• Lead Process Improvements
  • Evaluate existing production methods and implement improvements to increase process stability and repeatability
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing performance issues
  • Develop standardized work instructions to improve consistency across shifts
  • Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Optimize Plant Layout & Workflow
  • Improve plant layouts to enhance material flow, space utilization, and operator efficiency
  • Support line balancing, workstation design, and ergonomic improvements
  • Reduce unnecessary motion, transportation, and material handling
  • Assist with facility expansion or production line reconfiguration projects
• Support Quality & Compliance
  • Help maintain compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and VDA quality standards
  • Support efforts to reduce scrap, defects, and rework
  • Partner with quality teams to identify process-related root causes
• Collaborate Across Teams
  • Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams
  • Provide technical guidance to support operational improvements
  • Assist with automation and manufacturing system enhancements
  • Support plant leadership in achieving productivity and cost targets

What We're Looking For

• Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred
  • 3–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
  • Experience in metal manufacturing processes such as stamping, tube bending, welding, or fabrication preferred
  • Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments (automotive, transportation, or heavy manufacturing)
• Technical Knowledge
  • Understanding of cycle time, takt time, throughput, and OEE
  • Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Ability to analyze production data and translate insights into operational improvements
  • Familiarity with manufacturing process capability and quality systems
• Professional Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate with operators, supervisors, and engineering teams
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical solutions into practical improvements
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced manufacturing environments

Why Join Us

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
• Retire: 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation + 9 company paid holidays.
• On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
• Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.

EEOC

At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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