Manufacturing Engineer

Greiner; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Greiner in Monroe, NC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive root cause investigations and optimize production processes. You will plan and execute DOEs, validate improvements, and support the startup of new production systems while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role demands a Bachelor's in engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing, and strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. Equal opportunity employer with a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including Injection Molding and high-throughput automated assemblies.
• Blueprint interpretation and basic electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic concepts preferred.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and approve investigations to solve problems and determine root causes.
• Optimize manufacturing workflows and resources.
• Create and maintain documentation for manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and inefficiencies; implement actions.
• Support new production systems installation and startup.
• Plan and execute DOEs and engineering studies.
• Investigate and approve reports for production quality deviations and customer claims.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

• Execute and approve investigations to solve problems.
• Conducts production investigations and determines root cause and associated corrective/preventative actions.
• Optimize manufacturing workflows and resources.
• Creates and maintains required documentation for manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities, proposes solutions and implement actions for preventing waste and production inefficiencies.
• Implement and propose OPEX activities for the department.
• Propose and support the implementation of actions to maximize safety, quality and reduce costs.
• Support installation and startup of new production systems.
• Implement and monitor Corrective and Preventive Action for the department.
• Execute and control activities for Change Control in the department.
• Resolves issues and delays in production.
• Ensures that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations.
• Support development and improvement of production, processes, and personnel.
• Execute validation activities within the department.
• Plan and execute DOEs and Engineering studies in the department.
• Investigate and approve reports for production quality deviation and customer claims.
• Qualification and training of production personnel
• Stays up to date with international engineering trends by visiting trade shows, researching relevant emerging technologies, and/or evaluating supplier’s capabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your challenge

• Execute and approve investigations to solve problems.
• Conducts production investigations and determines root cause and associated corrective/preventative actions.
• Optimize manufacturing workflows and resources.
• Creates and maintains required documentation for manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities, proposes solutions and implement actions for preventing waste and production inefficiencies.
• Implement and propose OPEX activities for the department.
• Propose and support the implementation of actions to maximize safety, quality and reduce costs.
• Support installation and startup of new production systems.
• Implement and monitor Corrective and Preventive Action for the department.
• Execute and control activities for Change Control in the department.
• Resolves issues and delays in production.
• Ensures that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations.
• Support development and improvement of production, processes, and personnel.
• Execute validation activities within the department.
• Plan and execute DOEs and Engineering studies in the department.
• Investigate and approve reports for production quality deviation and customer claims.
• Qualification and training of production personnel
• Stays up to date with international engineering trends by visiting trade shows, researching relevant emerging technologies, and/or evaluating supplier’s capabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, methods including Injection Molding and/or high thruput automated assembling process.
• Blueprint interpretation, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and programming knowledge are preferable.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and listening skills.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Proven ability to analyze and troubleshoot production processes.
• Project management skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone and see diversity as our strength. Therefore, we welcome all applicants – regardless of characteristics such as gender, age, background, social status, sexual orientation, religion, or mental and physical abilities. We have set the goal of empowering women and increasing female leader representation. We foster an inclusive work environment and encourage all individuals to apply.