Lead Machining Manufacturing Engineer

CIS; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Medical plan enrollment options

Accrued PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Carolina Industrial Staffing is seeking a Lead Machining Manufacturing Engineer in Columbia, SC. The role directs a manufacturing engineering team to ensure alignment with business goals and customer requirements, focusing on process improvements and manufacturing efficiency.

Requires a mechanical/manufacturing engineering degree and 5+ years in engineering with machining experience. Leadership, DFA, and cost-reduction proficiency are preferred; this is a temp-to-hire position offering growth

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering required
• Master's degree in engineering or business preferred
• Five years in an engineering role with precision machining
• Leadership and project management experience valued
• Design for Manufacturing, cost reduction, and process improvement familiarity

Responsabilidades

• Lead manufacturing engineering team to deliver objectives
• Set team goals and measure performance
• Conduct Design for Manufacturing analyses
• Identify waste reduction and process improvements
• Coordinate with product engineering and management to align with design and customer needs
• Act as SME in cross-functional environment to optimize cost and manufacturability
• Support new product development and continuous improvement projects
• Document technical data per policies and procedures
• Lead tooling and equipment strategy discussions
• Coach and develop teammates
• Perform other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Project planning

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Geometric tolerancing

Tolerance analysis

Lean tools

Statistical process control

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Master's degree in engineering or business (preferred)

Herramientas

Mastercam

Espree

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Lead Machining Manufacturing Engineer (Columbia, SC)

Position Summary

The Lead Machining Manufacturing Engineer coordinates the activities of a team of manufacturing engineers to ensure proper alignment with business goals and requirements

Job Duties

• Leads manufacturing engineering team activities to support deliverables.
• Sets objectives and drives team performance.
• Conducts Design for Manufacturing Analysis.
• Able to conduct 90% of all ME I, II, and III tasks.
• Reviews the work of the team and approaches methodologies to identify waste reduction and/or process improvement opportunities.
• Interfaces with product engineering and product management to ensure team deliverables and work scope are aligned with design and customer expectations as well as manufacturing processing requirements.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert Manufacturing Engineer in a highly cross-functional environment with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, product management and suppliers to optimize cost competitiveness and manufacturability.
• Supports new product development and continuous improvement projects by providing guidance on manufacturing processes to determine appropriate use of technology as well as capability.
• Documents technical data generated by the assigned projects consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Leads interaction with our development partners to establish appropriate tooling and process equipment strategies.
• Organizes and coordinates meetings with cross functional teams to ensure operational readiness.
• Leads and coaches team through problem solving efforts.
• Supports development of existing team members and trains new team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering is required. A master’s degree in engineering or a business discipline is preferred.

Experience Requirements

Five years of experience in an engineering position and experience in precision machining are required. Leadership and project management experience, as well as experience with Design for Manufacturing, cost reduction, and process improvement, are preferred.

Skills and Competencies

All employees are expected to demonstrate accountability, collaboration, communication, customer focus, and innovation. Additional requirements of this position include:

• Ability to plan work and use meaningful metrics to evaluate project status and provide performance visibility
• Ability to foster collaboration and team building
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Knowledge of geometric tolerancing
• Ability to conduct basic tolerance analysis
• Able to communicate effectively and work within a team environment
• Knowledge of capital appropriation evaluation and analysis
• Knowledge of mechanical principles, machining practices, the properties of metals, and the application of mathematics and dimensions to create part processes.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and data processing.
• Familiarity with computer-controlled machine tools as well as conventional machine tools with exposure to high volume automated production equipment
• Knowledge of statistical process control
• Ability to evaluate processes to incorporate Lean tools and methodologies with reinforcement within the team

Tools

• Mastercam, Espree, Microsoft Office

Licenses/Certifications

• Lean Green Belt or Black Belt preferred

Salary

$105,000 / Annually

Why work with Carolina Industrial Staffing?

• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Medical plan enrollment options
• Accrued PTO available
• Employee referral program
• Supportive and responsive staffing team
• Access to multiple opportunities across the area
• Fast and simple application process

Carolina Industrial Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. Selection is based on qualifications, availability, and client needs.

This is a temp-to-hire position