Manufacturing Engineer

Bosch Charleston Plant; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO: 16 days + up to 30

Company Holidays: 9 days

401k with generous match

100% company-funded 401(k) via Bosch B

Job summary

Bosch Charleston Plant seeks a Manufacturing Engineer - Line Planner to own daily line performance, coordinating rapid problem resolution and cross-functional collaboration to sustain safe, efficient production. You will monitor KPIs, drive rapid recovery, and partner with Process to implement long-term improvements.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, strong communication, and a focus on continuous improvement within a high-volume environment at the Charleston facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3–7 years of manufacturing engineering or production engineering experience.
• Experience supporting automated high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex production data
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, extreme willingness to share know-how.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality and operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Own the daily technical performance of assigned production lines.
• Monitor machine status, production flow, and key performance metrics.
• Identify production risks and proactively communicate impacts to Operations.
• Lead structured escalation of safety, quality, delivery, and equipment issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources including Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and the Process Group.
• Ensure production issues are documented and communicated effectively.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

MES

ERP

Databricks

Query language

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer - Line Planner is the engineering owner of daily production performance, ensuring manufacturing operates safely, efficiently, and consistently by coordinating rapid problem resolution, maintaining production standards, and enabling Operations to achieve stable performance every day.

The Manufacturing Engineer - Line Planner is responsible for the daily technical performance of the assigned production line. This role serves as the primary engineering partner to Operations, ensuring equipment, processes, and cross-functional resources work together to maintain safe, stable, and efficient production.

This position provides real-time visibility into line performance, coordinates issue resolution, leads structured escalation of production risks, and drives rapid recovery to standard operating conditions. While focused on daily execution, the engineer also identifies recurring issues and partners with the Process Group to implement long-term improvements.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Time Away from Work Policy
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 16 days (Up to 30 days based on seniority)
• Personal Days (PAA): 5 days
• Company Paid Holidays: 9 days
• Industry Best Retirement Benefit
• 401k - 75% match up to the first 9% contribution
• Unique Bosch Defined Contribution (BDC) plan provides 100% company-funded 401(k) contributions, ranging from 2.5% to 6.5% of your pay, helping you secure your financial future
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match
• Profit Sharing Bonus (CPrP) up to 10%
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Onsite Cafeteria with multiple menu options
• Onsite Starbucks Cafe

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success! Bosch Benefits | Bosch in the USA

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3–7 years of manufacturing engineering or production engineering experience.
• Experience supporting automated high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex production data
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, extreme willingness to share know-how.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality and operational excellence

Technical Skills

• Root cause analysis (8D, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone)
• Lean Manufacturing principles
• Statistical process understanding
• TRC & MRC
• Manufacturing KPIs (OEE, FPY, Scrap, Tech/Org Downtime, Cycle Time)
• Microsoft Excel and data analysis
• MES, ERP, or production monitoring systems preferred
• Databricks & Query language experience preferred

Success Profile

A successful Line Planner is someone who:

• Thinks with urgency while remaining organized.
• Communicates effectively across Operations, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Uses data to drive decisions rather than assumptions.
• Builds strong relationships across functions.
• Escalates issues early and follows through until resolution.
• Balances immediate production needs with continuous improvement opportunities.

Essential Functions:

Daily Production Performance

• Own the daily technical performance of assigned production lines.
• Monitor machine status, production flow, and key performance metrics.
• Identify production risks and proactively communicate impacts to Operations.
• Lead structured escalation of safety, quality, delivery, and equipment issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources including Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and the Process Group.
• Ensure production issues are documented and communicated effectively.

Production Recovery

• Drive rapid problem solving to restore production to standard conditions.
• Verify that corrective actions achieve expected performance.
• Escalate recurring or systemic issues for long-term investigation.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions and engineering standards.
• Support adherence to standardized work across the production line.
• Identify opportunities to improve standard work based on daily observations.

Performance & Capacity Support

• Monitor production performance trends and identify emerging risks.
• Support production planning through cycle time, capacity, and equipment performance analysis.
• Assist with launch activities and production readiness.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Line OEE
• Downtime reduction
• Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR)
• First Pass Yield / Scrap performance
• Completion of corrective actions
• Accuracy of production reporting

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.