Engineer - Manufacturing

Linamar Corporation; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k

Career advancement opportunities

Sustainability & community outreach

Supplier discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation in Fletcher, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to maintain CNC programs, tooling and work instructions, and drive production improvements in a fast-paced environment. You will lead process validation, PFMEA development, support automation, and collaborate with maintenance and operations to optimize manufacturing and troubleshooting across lines.

A university degree or diploma in engineering (or equivalent) is required; associate degree with 5+ years of experience is also

Qualifications

• A university degree or diploma in engineering or equivalent.
• Associate degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in CNC programming is a plus.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and QA methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the production floor.
• Set up fixturing/equipment to support production.
• Prepare tooling cost estimates via tool usage studies.
• Set tooling and geometry; create and maintain work instructions.
• Create and maintain PFMEA; support automation/CNC troubleshooting.
• Support assembly lines and manufacturing processes; generate monthly reports.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs; ensure equipment uptime.
• Adhere to IATF/TS16949 and customer standards.
• Interact with maintenance for drawings, specs, and schedules.

Skills

CNC programming

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Automation experience

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

FMEA experience

Scale drawings review

Measurement skills

CAD - SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Part prints reading

Education

University degree in engineering or equivalent

Associate degree with 5+ years experience

Tools

CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Linamar does not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B) for this position, nor will it in the future. Candidates must possess current, unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for maintaining CNC Programs, Tooling and Work instructions for their area. Carry out assignments of a routine to complex nature to support production improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Work individually and with team to improve/optimize the production process, and support maintenance and troubleshooting of production equipment. Support and lead investigation in area for improvements and corrective actions. Maintain and develop PFMEA’s in their area, supports operations on equipment needs including process validation, continuous improvement activities and optimization.

Responsibility

• Provide technical support for the production floor.
• Set up fixturing/equipment to support production
• Prepare tooling cost estimates for processes by conducting tool usage studies.
• Set tooling and Geometry.
• Create and maintain Work Instructions.
• Create and maintain PFMEA.
• Supports Automation/CNC troubleshooting.
• Support Assembly lines and manufacturing process.
• Generate monthly reports.
• Work with manufacturers on tooling improvements and problem resolution.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Maintains product and process data by writing computer programs, entering data.
• Adhere to IATF/TS16949 and applicable customer standards.
• Perform miscellaneous activities as requested by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• A university degree or diploma engineering or equivalent.
• Associate degree with 5+ years of experience.

Required Skills/Experience

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, techniques, and methodologies.
• Read and interpret part prints for rough castings and finished machined parts.
• Proficiency in CNC programming a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Pneumatics & Hydraulics.
• Experience in Automation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with risk analysis and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Review scale drawings to ensure the proposed designs satisfy the clients' requirements and comply with manufacturing capabilities.
• Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.
• Assembly manufacturing experience a plus.
• Heat treatment knowledge and experience a plus.
• Collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality. Estimate durations of development, fabrication, construction, and repair tasks.
• Coordinate and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians to work on common projects.
• Interact with maintenance technicians for tasks such as creating scale drawings, preparing specifications, writing proposals and supporting plant maintenance schedules.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD applications. Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing, and machining i.e. Microsoft Office, including Project, AutoCAD, SolidWorks.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing Production Environment

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools, you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.