Manufacturing Engineer

Wanzl North America; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wanzl North America in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support day-to-day operations and provide engineering guidance for production, tool room, and maintenance. The role focuses on implementing lean and 5S, creating process documentation, and developing BOMs, routings, and PFMEA.

Candidates should be hands-on, self-motivated, and able to work independently or in a team to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering / Technology with 3-5 years experience in manufacturing (metalworking: welding, forming, robotics).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
• Hands-on with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement lean and 5S principles; drive KPI improvements using CMMS and OEE data.
• Support production, tooling, and maintenance with engineering input.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, BOMs, routings, PFMEA, and work instructions.
• Lead projects including capital expenditures and cost reductions.
• Provide SolidWorks models for tooling and fixtures.

Skills

Hands-on

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

BS degree in Engineering / Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

MRP software

Microsoft Office

CMM programming

CNC programming

Job description

Position Overview

Performs professional engineering work in support of day-to-day operations and general services.

Company And Opportunity Overview

WNA’s vision is to be a leading entrepreneurial player in terms of market share, agility, and game-changing solutions. WNA is a solution provider, creating value along the supply chain of our customers, from online purchase to their customers.

WNA is headquartered in the Charlotte Metro Area, North Carolina. With around 500 employees and ~$200M of sales, WNA focuses on the retail and distribution market segments with marquee customers such as Walmart, Amazon, and the majority of large grocers and retailers.

In addition to being the largest manufacturer of shopping carts in North America, WNA has three additional main product segments as well as a Service business, providing turnkey solutions for customer guidance (Access Systems), Shelving & Fixtures, and Material Handling products.

Access Solutions provides sophisticated customer guidance and loss prevention systems for major retailers. With German-engineered products and a strong installed base, this segment focuses on protecting existing market share while expanding into adjacent opportunities in smart retail, autonomous store technology, and digital integration.

Additionally, WNA offers a range of digital solutions integrated into our products, including advanced shopping cart containment systems, smart exit gate technology, and innovations for autonomous and semi-autonomous retail stores. We are continuously expanding and enhancing our digital offerings to meet evolving customer needs and drive industry advancement.

WNA is part of the Wanzl Group, headquartered in Germany, and has 12 plants in 8 countries, providing comprehensive, solutions-driven service and expert knowledge of local markets for customers across the globe through their 360° service.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Implementation of lean and 5S principles; create and drive KPI improvement plan based around CMMS and OEE data.
• Implement new processes or process modifications for new product introductions and cost savings.
• Provide engineering support for production, tool room and maintenance.
• Operations support: process documentation, equipment maintenance, operator / setup training including creation of work instructions.
• Create, modify, and maintain technical documentation: PM, process flow, PFMEA and control plans, operator / setup work instructions, drawings, engineering change requests, etc.
• Leading projects (i.e., providing justification and audit data for capital expenditures, cost reduction, new product introduction, etc...)
• Develop, model processes, tooling, jig / fixture and check fixtures with SolidWorks.
• Accurately setting up and maintaining BOM, routings and work centers while developing standard procedures to maintain data.
• Support sales, customer service, procurement and design with generation of quotes or BOMs and routings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills And Experience

• BS degree in Engineering / Technology with 3-5 years equivalent experience in manufacturing environment (preferably metal working – 3D wire bending, resistance welding, forming, robotics, automation, material handling)
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of the company
• Fluent with CAD software 2D/3D, prefer SolidWorks experience
• Hands-on
• Experience with MRP software (entering and maintaining BOM / routings)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated.
• Fabrication, Welding, Robotics, CMM operation, CNC programming, Assembly a plus.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical or food industry a plus.
• Effective planning/organizational/project management skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and set up and follow priorities