Manufacturing Engineer

SNI Companies; Murphy (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SNI Companies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for prototype to medium-volume production. You will improve efficiency, product quality, and performance while supporting new product introductions in a cross-functional setting with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production.

The role focuses on hands-on process development on the shop floor, emphasizing continuous improvement and data-driven problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with Lean, statistical analysis and process improvement.
• Knowledge of CAD, tooling, automation, and production processes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies.
• Improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and remove bottlenecks using Lean principles.
• Create work instructions, process docs, and workflows.
• Design production workstations, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Support AOI, conformal coating, and other automated processes.
• Perform Gage R&R, process capability studies, DOE, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production on new product introductions and improvements.
• Support capital equipment projects while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process improvement

Statistical analysis

CAD

Automation

Production processes

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

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

Tools

CAD software

Automation tooling

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes supporting prototype, low-volume, and medium-volume production. This role focuses on improving efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing performance while supporting new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who is passionate about continuous improvement and thrives in a cross-functional environment spanning Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production

What You Will Do

Process Development & Optimization

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies
• Improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and eliminate bottlenecks using Lean manufacturing principles
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing workflows
• Design production workstations, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment
• Support AOI, conformal coating, and other automated manufacturing processes
• Perform Gage R&R, process capability studies, root cause analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to support new product introductions and ongoing manufacturing improvements
• Support capital equipment projects while maintaining safety and quality standards

Quality & Process Engineering

• Support AOI, conformal coating, and other automated manufacturing processes
• Perform Gage R&R, process capability studies, root cause analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to support new product introductions and ongoing manufacturing improvements
• Support capital equipment projects while maintaining safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of CAD, manufacturing tooling, automation, and production processes
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing engineering experience in electronics, aerospace, or defense manufacturing
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, IPC standards, or electronics manufacturing

Who Succeeds in This Role

• A hands-on engineer who enjoys working on the production floor, not just at a desk
• Passionate about continuous improvement and eliminating inefficiency
• Analytical and data-driven when solving process and quality problems
• A clear communicator who collaborates well across engineering, quality, and production teams
• Organized and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment