Manufacturing Engineer

Mueller Industries; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turbotec Products, Inc., located in Newton, NC, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to support plant operations and drive efficiency. The role involves working across manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering with a hands-on leadership approach.

Responsibilities include leading teams, troubleshooting production issues, developing new methods and tooling, and ensuring quality across product lines for heat exchangers and tubing systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 1–3+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, tooling, and process improvement.
• Industrial maintenance or engineering support experience is valued.
• Familiarity with HVAC or heat exchanger systems is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and manufacturing technician teams.
• Support production and troubleshoot shop floor issues.
• Drive process improvements and cost-reduction projects.
• Develop new manufacturing methods, tooling, and materials.
• Assist with prototype development for new/modified products.
• Ensure quality and efficiency across product lines.
• Provide technical support for heat exchangers and tubing systems.

Skills

Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing processes

Tooling and process improvement

Industrial maintenance

Problem solving

On-site manufacturing setting

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Turbotec Products, Inc- Newton, 2042 Fairgrove Church Road, SE, Newton, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Turbotec, a company of Mueller Industries located in Newton, NC, is actively hiring for the position of Manufacturing Engineer. Turbotec produces a diverse range of high-performance heat exchangers for virtually any space conditioning or refrigeration application for the geothermal, water heating, solar, heat recovery, and heat pump markets. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will assist in many areas of the plant and production.

About the Role

• Support plant operations and production efficiency
• Work across manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering functions
• Hands-on role with leadership responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and manufacturing technician teams
• Support production and troubleshoot shop floor issues
• Drive process improvements & cost reduction projects
• Develop new manufacturing methods, tooling, and materials
• Assist with prototype development for new/modified products
• Ensure quality and efficiency across product lines
• Provide technical support for heat exchangers & tubing systems

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering (or related)
  • OR equivalent experience (1-3+ years)
• Experience in:
  • Manufacturing processes & fabrication
  • Tooling and process improvement
  • Industrial maintenance or engineering support
• Knowledge of HVAC / heat exchanger systems (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• On-site manufacturing setting
• Exposure to machinery, noise, and industrial conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed

Additional Info

• No certifications required
• No relocation assistance provided

Mueller Industries Companies provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, handicap or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other basis as may be specified by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Turbotec Products, Inc- Newton, 2042 Fairgrove Church Road, SE, Newton, North Carolina, United States of America