Manufacturing Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing/Process/Continuous Improvement Engineer in the Charlotte area. The role focuses on identifying gaps, analyzing performance data, and improving workflow and capacity across multiple manufacturing sites.

You will support equipment decisions and collaborate with local teams to implement practical changes. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field, 4+ years manufacturing experience, and 2+ years applying Lean/CI methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related engineering field.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience and 2+ years applying Lean or continuous improvement methods.
• Experience implementing process improvements, continuous improvements and not just recommending them.
• Must be able to read mechanical drawings and work with manufacturing routings, tooling, and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps, analyze performance data, and improve workflow and capacity across sites.
• Support equipment and tooling decisions and work with local teams to implement changes.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Influence without authority

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ISO 9001

ISO 13485

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC area - Hybrid with up to 50% travel, mostly nationwide, some international to Switzerland

Hire Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $120K - $150K per year + incentive bonus

I am looking for a Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer or Continuous Improvement Engineer that has improved processes across multiple manufacturing sites. In this role you’ll identify gaps, analyze performance data, improve workflow and capacity, support equipment and tooling decisions, and work with local teams to put practical changes in place.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related engineering field
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience and 2+ years applying Lean or continuous improvement methods
• Experience implementing process improvements, continuous improvements and not just recommending them
• Must be able to read mechanical drawings and work with manufacturing routings, tooling, and process documentation
• Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to influence teams without direct authority
• Experience with precision machining, higher-mix production, SolidWorks, and ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 experience are strong pluses
• No relocation is available so you must live within commuting distance of Charlotte and be comfortable with significant, variable domestic and international travel, approximately 50%.
• The position starts as remote when not traveling, with a hybrid Charlotte office schedule expected once the site is established.
• Must have a current, valid passport and eligibility to access ITAR-controlled technical data are required.
• No C2C, and employment sponsorship is unavailable.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401(k) profit sharing, PTO, holidays, parental leave, life/disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and other voluntary benefits.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.