Automation & Manufacturing Engineer – Lean & OEE Focus

StaffBright; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffBright is partnering with a well-established global manufacturer in North Carolina to hire a hands-on Manufacturing/Automation Engineer. You will support production operations on the factory floor and design automation solutions that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

You will create SolidWorks drawings, lead Lean and OEE improvement initiatives, and collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to solve manufacturing challenges.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting production equipment on the manufacturing floor.
• Experience with automation systems, machine design, tooling and fixtures, pneumatic systems, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
• Experience creating mechanical drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, OEE, and cycle time reduction.

Responsibilities

• Support production operations by providing engineering expertise for production equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Design and modify tooling, fixtures, machine components, and manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, automation, and production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Create and maintain mechanical drawings and engineering documentation using SolidWorks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on Lean Manufacturing, OEE improvements, cycle time reduction, and waste elimination.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and recommend equipment upgrades and automation improvements.
• Manage engineering projects including equipment modifications, supplier coordination, installation, and implementation.
• Support equipment commissioning, validation, and startup activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions for equipment and process issues.
• Assist with new product introductions through equipment and process development.

Skills

Manufacturing/Automation Engineering

Hands-on floor experience

Automation systems

Machine design

Tooling & fixtures

Pneumatic systems

Troubleshooting

SolidWorks

Lean Manufacturing

OEE / cycle time

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

StaffBright is partnering with a well-established global manufacturer in North Carolina to hire a hands-on Manufacturing/Automation Engineer. You will support production operations on the factory floor and design automation solutions that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

You will create SolidWorks drawings, lead Lean and OEE improvement initiatives, and collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to solve manufacturing challenges.