Manufacturing Engineer

SPX Technologies; Bennettsville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

SPX Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive improvements across the Electric Heat manufacturing processes. You will optimize machine cells, develop layouts, and collaborate with leadership to implement data-driven improvements.

The role emphasizes project management, cross-functional teamwork, and Lean Six Sigma principles while supporting production schedules and labor optimization. Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience with designing and implementing machine/assembly cells and factory layouts.
• Project management experience with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience working with cross functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and drive workplace improvements, layout optimizations, and data-informed decisions.
• Conduct time studies and develop data for rates, line balancing, and cost estimates.
• Develop and implement standard work instructions.
• Analyze reports to identify changes in methods, tooling, and equipment to improve productivity and quality.
• Plan workspace layouts for efficiency, safety, and ergonomics.
• Coordinate projects from inception to completion with minimal direction.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

This opportunity is for our Electric Heat business. Electric Heat is a trusted leader in electric heating and ventilation solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Backed by the strength of ASPEQ Heating Group and Marley Engineered Products, we offer a wide range of standard and customized products through leading brands like QMark, Indeeco, Berko, and Brasch.

Our portfolio includes baseboard, wall, unit, and infrared heaters, along with ceiling fans and air circulators - designed to deliver comfort, reliability, and performance. We are committed to high-quality, energy-efficient solutions that improve environments where people live and work.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Operations
• Complete workplace improvements, methods, and layouts
• Work closely with leadership and associates to determine feasibility of improvements/projects and provide data or information for accurate decisions
• Support leadership, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and machine and workforce requirements to facilitate production processes
• Technical Support
• Complete time studies and data development for rates, line balancing and cost estimates
• Develop and implement standard work instructions
• Analyze reports and data collected to determine and recommend changes in methods, tooling, and/or equipment to more fully utilize workforce and time to increase productivity, quality, or product value
• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, designs layout of equipment, workspace for efficiency, safety and ergonomic improvements

3. Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate a variety of projects from inception through completion and follow-up with minimal direction
• Develop capital appropriation requests (E201) with supporting EVA calculations as well as project management leadership
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arranges for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards
• Support and expand Lean culture and implementation throughout the plant
• Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the plant

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 2-5 years in a manufacturing engineering role
• Experience with designing and implementing machine/assembly cells and factory layouts
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects varying in scope and complexity
• Experience working with cross functional teams

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Problems solving and data analysis skills (8D, 5Y, statistics, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience in One-piece flow: balancing, pacing and improved through-put, Visual factory; KPIs, and pacing boards
• Solid foundation/understanding of manufacturing financial metrics – working capital, Raw/WIP/FGI inventory, inventory turns, productivity, efficiency, order fill rate, on-time delivery, etc.
• Must have Strong computer skills with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications. Able to develop summary graphs, tables, pivot tables, and other reports using PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Experience working in an Assembly and/or Sheet Metal Fabrication manufacturing environment.\
• Demonstrates strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Experience with design-for-manufacturing methods
• Ability to direct, mentor, train, operators, and others in a team based environment
• Understanding of the process of engineering revisions, engineering change notices, engineering deviations and the corresponding impact on manufacturing
• Understanding of inventory control techniques and knowledge of implications of BOM accuracy, inventory accuracy, and material transactions/movement within the factory
• Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy required

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor Degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing in Engineering or related field ( strongly preferred)
• Minimal travel (<10%) that includes visits to other facilities, vendors and training
• The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Manufacturing Environment frequently require use of foot, eye and ear protection when in production areas

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.