Lean Manufacturing Engineer: CNC and Process Improvement

Linde plc; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to analyze and improve manufacturing processes, design production workflows, and support lean manufacturing principles.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve process issues and ensure safe, compliant operations. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, with familiarity in materials selection and C/C++ embedded systems;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing engineering role, metalworking environment preferred.
• Understanding of materials properties for stress, temperature, and environment.
• Strong project management: planning, scheduling, budgeting, coordinating resources.
• Strong technical skills and ability to work across all organizational levels.
• Experience with C/C++ for embedded systems development and real-time control of mechanical hardware preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Design, implement, and refine production workflows, tooling, and fixtures to support lean manufacturing principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
• Develop and maintain documentation for manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and equipment specifications.
• Support the integration and programming of CNC machines and metal fabrication equipment and recommend new technologies or equipment to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Recommend process and operational changes to overcome process issues, avoid deviations, and improve productivity by analyzing and interpreting data from manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in all engineering activities.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

CNC machines

Metal fabrication equipment

Job description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to analyze and improve manufacturing processes, design production workflows, and support lean manufacturing principles.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve process issues and ensure safe, compliant operations. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, with familiarity in materials selection and C/C++ embedded systems;