Lean Automation Process Engineer

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production through process development, equipment optimization, and systematic problem solving. You will contribute to quality, safety, and cost-reduction while supporting automated and manual assembly lines.

The ideal candidate will apply lean principles, perform process mapping and PFMEA, and collaborate across engineering, maintenance, and operations to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing with automated or semi-automated assembly lines.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, 8D, 5S, and statistical analysis.
• Experience with DFMEA/Design for Six Sigma is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to boost productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, vendors, customers, and internal teams to meet production goals.
• Design and optimize automated and manual assembly, material handling, and machine operations.
• Support equipment selection, sourcing, and cost estimates; assess vendor capabilities.
• Analyze costs, labor, materials, and schedules to identify improvements.
• Evaluate layouts and workflow to maximize space and throughput.
• Troubleshoot equipment with maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Provide guidance on manufacturability and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Utilize process mapping, PFMEA, and project timelines to drive initiatives.
• Stay updated on manufacturing tech and best practices.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Analytical skills

On-floor troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Process mapping

Quality improvement

Education

Associate degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Controls)

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

Cognex vision systems

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Creo

SAP ERP

Job description

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production through process development, equipment optimization, and systematic problem solving. You will contribute to quality, safety, and cost-reduction while supporting automated and manual assembly lines.

The ideal candidate will apply lean principles, perform process mapping and PFMEA, and collaborate across engineering, maintenance, and operations to meet production goals.