Manufacturing Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to support production excellence through process validation, cycle time analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with production, quality, logistics, and planning teams to ensure efficient, standardized processes aligned with operational goals.

The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing, conducts time studies, and applies data-driven improvements using SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and industrial engineering principles.
• Experience conducting cycle time analyses, time studies.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct shop floor observations to evaluate production execution and verify processes.
• Perform cycle time studies and validate operational cycle times against standards.
• Analyze gaps between planned and actual cycle times, identify root causes.
• Use Pareto analysis to prioritize improvements and quantify gaps.
• Develop corrective action plans to address cycle time losses.
• Identify non-value-added activities to reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Maintain manufacturing routing data, cycle times, and SAP data.
• Support data analysis for industrial performance assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency and quality.

Skills

SAP

Data analysis

Excel

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group 57,000+ engineers in 30 countries, we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Manufacturing Engineer to support production excellence through process validation, cycle time analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing environment, conducting time studies, identifying process inefficiencies, and implementing data-driven improvements. This individual will work closely with production, quality, logistics, and planning teams to ensure manufacturing processes are efficient, standardized, and aligned with operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular shop floor observations to evaluate production execution and verify compliance with established manufacturing processes and standards.
• Perform cycle time studies and validate operational cycle times against planned production standards.
• Analyze gaps between planned and actual cycle times, identifying root causes of deviations and inefficiencies.
• Utilize Pareto analysis and other analytical tools to prioritize process improvement opportunities and quantify performance gaps.
• Develop and recommend corrective action plans to address cycle time losses and improve overall manufacturing performance.
• Identify non-value-added activities and opportunities to reduce waste, improve productivity, and increase throughput.
• Assess production execution against planned schedules and support corrective actions when performance gaps are identified.
• Maintain and update manufacturing routing data, cycle times, and operational information within SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Support industrial performance assessments through accurate data analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, logistics, and planning to drive operational improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and process standardization.
• Foster strong working relationships and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or shop floor environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and industrial engineering principles.
• Experience conducting cycle time analyses, time studies, and root cause investigations.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems used in manufacturing operations.
• Ability to perform data analysis and translate findings into actionable process improvement recommendations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, waste reduction techniques, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma tools and methodologies is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.

Compensation: $85,000 per year plus comprehensive benefits package.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

As set forth in ALTEN Technology USA's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.