Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Weaverville, NC Reports to: Engineering Manager Employment Type: Full-time Seniority Level: Mid-Level Industry: Manufacturing | Mechanical Power Transmission Components | Engineering Services Job Function: Manufacturing Engineering | Process Improvement | Equipment Development Job Summary: Plan, direct, and support manufacturing processes and personnel in a CNC machining environment. Research and resolve production problems, establish and implement standard requirements for equipment, tooling, and methods. Determine best utilization of equipment, material, and personnel. Key Responsibilities: Equipment Development and Implementation • Develop and implement new production equipment to enhance manufacturing capabilities. • Ensure equipment meets production requirements and safety standards. Documentation and Accuracy • Maintain accurate work instructions, routings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). • Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and reflects current processes. Process Improvement • Drive process improvements focused on cost reduction, quality, and safety. • Utilize lean manufacturing tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma to enhance operations. Required Qualifications: • B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering. • Knowledge of Auto-Cad, Pro-E, or Solid-Works design software, Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Project Management software. • Knowledge of CNC machine tools, programming, controls, and capabilities. • Knowledge of cutting tools, work-holding, and fixturing methods. • Skilled in manufacturing process review/development. • Strong understanding of lean process improvements. • Work with integrity and uphold organizational values. • Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals. • Meet challenges with resourcefulness original thinking and creativity. • Prioritize and plan work activities and uses time efficiently. • Meet challenges with resourcefulness, original thinking and creativity. Physical Requirements: • Routinely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception. • Routinely reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. • Frequently required to stand and walk. • Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Essential Job Functions: • Provide engineering support to business/production unit. • Develop, evaluate, design and improve manufacturing methods, materials and tooling. • Analyze, plan, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. • Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. • Quote internal and external business opportunities. • Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards. • Estimate production times and related costs to provide information for management decisions. • Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. • Apply statistical methods to evaluate and improve process capability and estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential. Why Join Us? • Work alongside a collaborative, experienced leadership team. • Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture.