Manufacturing Engineer

The Fountain Group; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support operations in North Charleston, SC on a 6-month contract. You will evaluate production processes, improve efficiency, and develop floor layouts using AutoCAD and Excel data analysis.

The role requires 5–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial preferred), and hands-on ability with process optimization and time studies. Onsite schedule Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 5–7 years of manufacturing/plant engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience evaluating production processes and equipment utilization.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for facility layouts.
• Knowledge of time studies, cycle-time analysis, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time and motion studies to set standard production rates.
• Evaluate workstations, processes, equipment utilization, and workflow.
• Develop and update manufacturing floor layouts and material flow.
• Analyze production data using Excel and other engineering software.
• Use 3D simulation software to evaluate processes.
• Prepare charts and reports illustrating workflow and machine utilization.
• Review drawings and technical docs to support operations.
• Evaluate production standards and identify bottlenecks.
• Observe floor activities to assess methods and quality adherence.

Skills

Time and motion studies

Excel

AutoCAD

3D simulation software

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Industrial Engineering degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: North Charleston, SC (100% Onsite)

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $45-$52/hr

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (Overtime may be required)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations by evaluating production processes, improving efficiency, conducting time and motion studies, and developing manufacturing floor layouts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time and motion studies to establish standard production rates, analyze cycle times, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Evaluate workstations, production processes, equipment utilization, and workflow to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and update manufacturing floor layouts, workstation configurations, equipment placement, and material flow using AutoCAD.
• Analyze production data, capacity, labor productivity, and operational performance using Excel and other engineering software.
• Utilize 3D simulation software to evaluate manufacturing processes and support process optimization.
• Prepare charts, graphs, diagrams, and reports illustrating workflow, routing, facility layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to support manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate production standards and identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve productivity.
• Observe manufacturing floor activities to assess equipment usage, work methods, and adherence to established quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; a degree in Industrial Engineering is strongly preferred.
• 5–7 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Hands‑on experience evaluating production processes, workstations, equipment utilization, and manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for developing and updating facility layouts and workstation configurations.
• Knowledge of time studies, motion studies, labor standards, cycle‑time analysis, and continuous improvement.

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