Manufacturing Engineer

Capgemini; Kinston, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Capgemini in Kinston NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve operations by identifying process issues and implementing solutions. You will partner with production, quality, and operations teams to optimize processes, accelerate deliveries, reduce missing parts, and sustain long-term performance improvements.

The role emphasizes Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies, with a broad base compensation range of $68,911 to $150,350 per year, plus benefits such as PTO and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, assembly operations, or continuous improvement environments.
• Strong ability to identify manufacturing issues, assess business impacts, and implement effective solutions.
• Proven experience in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with line balancing, manpower planning, capacity analysis, and production flow optimization.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly operations, work instructions, and production planning.
• Experience conducting time studies, process analysis, and work measurement activities.
• Ability to develop and monitor KPIs to drive operational performance and manufacturing excellence.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives and facilitating Kaizen events.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities and driving sustainable operational results.

Responsibilities

• Identify manufacturing process issues, evaluate business impacts, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Solve production and operational problems to improve quality, productivity, efficiency, and delivery performance.
• Accelerate deliveries by optimizing manufacturing workflows, reducing bottlenecks, and minimizing missing parts.
• Quickly identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Sustain improvements and operational performance through standardization, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, participate in, maintain, and continuously improve the Manufacturing Engineering strategy to support business objectives.
• Actively participate in planning and sequencing production activities for assembly positions to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
• Analyze production requirements and balance manpower according to organizational needs and production demands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define work standards, balance workloads, and configure manufacturing cells, assembly positions, and production lines to accommodate changes in production rates and customer demand.
• Conduct observations, time studies, and measurements to evaluate value-added and non-value-added activities and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure manufacturing productivity, efficiency, quality, and overall operational performance.
• Identify, recommend, and lead continuous improvement projects focused on productivity enhancement, waste reduction, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
• Lead and participate in Kaizen workshops to identify root causes, resolve manufacturing challenges, and implement sustainable solutions while engaging stakeholders across the organization.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the production environment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Root Cause Analysis

Time Studies

Process Improvement

KPIs

Cross-functional collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Job description

Location Details

Location is Kinston NC and this is 100% Oniste role

About the Job You Are Considering

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for improving manufacturing and assembly operations by identifying process issues, understanding their business impacts, and implementing effective solutions. You will work closely with production, quality, and operations teams to optimize manufacturing processes, accelerate deliveries, reduce missing parts, quickly resolve quality issues, and sustain long-term performance improvements. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, productivity, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing environment.

Your Role

• Identify manufacturing process issues, evaluate business impacts, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Solve production and operational problems to improve quality, productivity, efficiency, and delivery performance.
• Accelerate deliveries by optimizing manufacturing workflows, reducing bottlenecks, and minimizing missing parts.
• Quickly identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Sustain improvements and operational performance through standardization, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, participate in, maintain, and continuously improve the Manufacturing Engineering strategy to support business objectives.
• Actively participate in planning and sequencing production activities for assembly positions to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
• Analyze production requirements and balance manpower according to organizational needs and production demands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define work standards, balance workloads, and configure manufacturing cells, assembly positions, and production lines to accommodate changes in production rates and customer demand.
• Conduct observations, time studies, and measurements to evaluate value-added and non-value-added activities and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure manufacturing productivity, efficiency, quality, and overall operational performance.
• Identify, recommend, and lead continuous improvement projects focused on productivity enhancement, waste reduction, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
• Lead and participate in Kaizen workshops to identify root causes, resolve manufacturing challenges, and implement sustainable solutions while engaging stakeholders across the organization.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the production environment.

Your Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, assembly operations, or continuous improvement environments.
• Strong ability to identify manufacturing issues, assess business impacts, and implement effective solutions.
• Proven experience in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with line balancing, manpower planning, capacity analysis, and production flow optimization.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly operations, work instructions, and production planning.
• Experience conducting time studies, process analysis, and work measurement activities.
• Ability to develop and monitor KPIs to drive operational performance and manufacturing excellence.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives and facilitating Kaizen events.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities and driving sustainable operational results.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $68,911 - $150,350 / year. Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction. These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity. It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick LeaveMedical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)Life and disability insuranceEmployee assistance programsOther benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process. Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.