Manufacturing Engineer

ABB Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Employee discount program

Job summary

ABB in Athens, GA is seeking a Manufacturing Unit Manager with a strong background in CNC machining and manufacturing engineering to lead daily onsite operations. You will establish standards, drive safety, quality, and cost improvements while guiding equipment and process optimization for motor components.

The role requires ownership of tooling, automation Projects, and APQP activities, along with cross-functional leadership and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OEE and throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in CNC machining.
• Proven track record of productivity, quality, throughput improvements.
• Experience leading capital equipment, tooling, and automation projects.
• Strong CNC machining, CAM, G-code, and fixture/workholding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize CNC machining processes for motor components.
• Lead readiness and execution for new products and tooling projects.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve OEE, capacity, and cost.
• Provide cross-functional leadership and mentor teammates.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data analytics

Project management

Continuous improvement

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CNC machining equipment

CNC programming

CAM systems

G-code

Fixture design

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

APQP

DFM

Industrial automation

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

Position Reporting

Manufacturing Unit Manager

Work model for the role

Onsite #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineer at ABB's Athens, GA site provides daily onsite technical leadership and manufacturing engineering expertise for CNC machining operations supporting the production of industrial electric motors. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, capacity improvements, process standardization, and continuous improvement across machining operations. The engineer serves as the technical authority for CNC machining processes, tooling strategies, machining technologies, process development, and equipment optimization.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

You will be mainly accountable for

• Own and optimize CNC machining processes for electric motor components, establishing standards, programming strategies, process controls, and manufacturing best practices to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and process capability.
• Lead manufacturing readiness and technical execution for new products, engineering changes, tooling, fixtures, automation, and capital equipment projects, including APQP, DFM, commissioning, validation, and startup activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence through data analytics, Lean methodologies, root cause problem solving, and Industry 4.0 technologies to improve OEE, capacity, throughput, quality, and cost performance.
• Provide cross-functional technical leadership by partnering with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, EHS, and Engineering teams, while mentoring personnel and leading troubleshooting, corrective actions, and strategic improvement initiatives.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting CNC machining operations in an industrial manufacturing environment, with demonstrated expertise in precision‑machined components.
• Proven track record of delivering process improvements that drive measurable gains in productivity, quality, throughput, and cost reduction.
• Experience leading or supporting capital equipment, tooling, and manufacturing automation projects, including equipment selection, implementation, and process validation.
• Strong technical expertise in CNC machining, including multi‑axis turning and milling, CNC programming and G-code, CAM systems, cutting tool optimization, and fixture/work holding design.
• Working knowledge of quality and continuous improvement methodologies, including GD&T, precision measurement techniques, statistical problem solving, and Six Sigma principles.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy‑efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff ...

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff ... applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

Company Culture

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.