Manufacturing Engineer

Crosslinked; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Blachford, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Kings Mountain, NC. The role focuses on process development, lean initiatives, and run-truth improvements on the manufacturing floor. You will lead line trials and apply SPC/capability tools to optimize quality and yield.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of manufacturing experience, a BS in Engineering, and strong knowledge of PFMEA, QCP, and lean methodologies. On-site work with full-time benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field with strong manufacturing background.
• Experience with plastics, paper mill, concrete, or food industry a plus.
• Proven knowledge of SPC and capability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and improvements on the manufacturing floor.
• Drive lean and Six Sigma projects to improve OEE and reduce waste.
• Coordinate line trials for new products or cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA, QCP, and work instructions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

OEE optimization

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Project management

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer

Blachford, Inc.

• Kings Mountain, NCtodayverified 32 min ago

$65k – $95kfrom the posting

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $112k (562 that show pay).

Drive process improvement, lean/Six Sigma projects and new product scale-up on a manufacturing floor

Why it is interesting.

Broad process-engineering scope: line trials for experimental compounds, PFMEA/QCP ownership, and material-yield optimization.

Might not be for you.

Lean/CI and SPC heavy rather than polymer R&D; plastics experience is only a plus, not the core of the role.

Bench and deskGeneralist First industry roleBS acceptable Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roleExperience working in plastics... would be a plus; coordinate line trials for experimental formulas and compounds; advocates changing materials to R&D

Seniority Mid-level

Work On-site

Type Full-time

Degree BS

Experience 3–6 yrs

Industry General manufacturing

Role Process Engineering

Visa No sponsorship

Materials

plastics350 roles

Techniques

statistical process control70 rolescapability analysis9 roles

Role details

The Manufacturing Engineer will work at a technical expertise level involving process development fundamentals that support corrections/improvements/risk management. The engineer will also develop and execute plans to continuously improve and optimize product quality and process yield by evaluating new materials, processes, and equipment.

The ideal candidate would have experience in a Lean Transformation and be proficient in deploying tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), Fishbone diagrams, RCA, Control Charts, Gemba Boards, OEE, Gemba walks, 5S, A3 reporting, and other methodologies to mitigate waste TIM WOOD.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage implementation of new products and product revisions for assigned projects.
• Responsible for identifying and implementing process-related continuous improvement activities to improve product quality and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure all process developments and improvements meet the Quality Management System requirements.
• Create working drawings/digital files/CNC programming as necessary.
• Engage with the appropriate personnel to identify and resolve corrective/preventative actions to address quality, technical, and manufacturing issues.
• Project Management – Accurate development, research, planning, timely delivery, and reporting for all project deliverables.
• Keep current on new developments and technologies in assigned disciplines and proactively present new ‘Best Practice’ methodologies, procedures, processes, and equipment to the company.
• Utilize various business software programs to create new and edit existing manufacturing floor work orders; update process standards; and analyze, troubleshoot, and trend historical process equipment and production data.
• Led the Lean Kaizen and Six Sigma teams as necessary to increase production efficiency and reduce cost.
• Work with outside vendors to develop new equipment and implement modifications to existing equipment.
• Work closely with operations (including but not limited to maintenance and supply chain) daily to support the entire production floor through continuous improvements to processes and equipment and clear and concise communication with line leaders and production personnel.
• Lead the implementation of engineering changes at the operations level. Coordinate changeovers for materials and processes. Update PFMEA, QCP, and work instructions to ensure quality.
• Perform root cause analysis for customer complaints and document them in an 8D while implementing corrective actions.
• Responsible for process design for new product introductions. Coordinate team efforts during line trials for experimental formulas and compounds for new products or cost-saving initiatives.
• Optimizes material yields to reduce waste and improve product quality.
• Advocates the need to change materials to R&D to reduce costs from an inefficient process or excessive waste.
• Optimizes a continuous process to reduce labor through lean or updating process technology.
• Process improvements that ensure the workforce remains safe. Perform job hazard analysis and equipment start-ups before handoff to operations.
• Assist with quoting an estimate of jobs for the commercial team.
• Other related responsibilities.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience Required

• 3 – 6 years of engineering work experience in manufacturing settings.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with proven leadership abilities.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or other related Engineering field, or comparable work experience. with
• Experience working in plastics, paper mill, concrete, or food industry would be a plus.
• 2D software proficiency required. 3D software experience is a plus. Preferences: 2D – AutoCad, 3D – Creo or Solidworks
• High proficiency in creating advanced spreadsheets, utilizing macros, and developing forms with MS Excel and statistical software (e.g. Minitab, JMP)
• Achievement of Six Sigma/Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation would be a distinct advantage, including but not limited to Lean Manufacturing experience and accreditation.
• Proven project management experience with medium to large-scale/complex projects.
• ERP and similar types of business information systems experience very desirable.
• Relevant experience with statistical process control and capability analysis is required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, root cause analysis, and risk assessments with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of FMEA and QCP tools.
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Minimal domestic travel
• Must possess a strong analytical approach to problem-solving to deliver innovative solutions

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Manufacturing Engineer role at Blachford, Inc.?

The listed annual base salary range is $65K–$95K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Blachford, Inc. sponsor work visas for the Manufacturing Engineer role?

This employer will not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Where is the Manufacturing Engineer role at Blachford, Inc. based?

This role is based in Kings Mountain, NC.

What degree is required for the Manufacturing Engineer role at Blachford, Inc.?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Manufacturing Engineer role require?

The posting calls for 3–6 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Manufacturing Engineer role work with?

plastics.

What techniques or methods are required for this Manufacturing Engineer role?

statistical process control, capability analysis.