Manufacturing Engineer

Voltage Energy; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltage Energy in Timberlake, NC is looking for a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes essential for renewable energy production. The role requires developing and maintaining work instructions, analyzing workflows, and troubleshooting processes.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, especially in production environments like automotive. Join us to drive process improvements in a growing sector!

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in wire harness, electrical assembly, or automotive sectors preferred.
• Familiarity with PFMEA and Control Plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Analyze production workflows to identify efficiency improvements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and processes.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Location: Timberlake, NC (onsite)

Schedule: Full-time | Exempt

About the Role

Voltage is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. You’ll collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to optimize workflows, resolve challenges, and support a rapidly growing manufacturing operation.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Analyze production workflows to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Establish labor standards and process cycle times.
• Support process validation and production readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and process-related issues.
• Investigate defects and implement corrective actions to improve quality.
• Support daily production operations to enhance throughput and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturability and reduce waste.
• Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events.
• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, and downtime.
• Maintain manufacturing records, BOMs, and engineering change documentation.
• Analyze production data and develop reports to support decision-making.
• Support ERP transactions and manufacturing system updates.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience supporting production environments (wire harness, electrical assembly, automotive, or similar preferred).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and process improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing manufacturing operation in the renewable energy space.
• Work cross-functionally on impactful, process-driven initiatives.
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Company will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa, including without limitation, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability or similar immigration processes.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees thrive.