Manufacturing Engineer

Ralliant; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson-Negele is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to troubleshoot assembly cells on the production floor in Spartanburg, SC. You will perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions, reduce rework, and drive continuous improvements across processes, testing, and documentation.

You will collaborate with production, quality, and design engineering teams to sustain improvements and support new product introductions in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting assembly cells or live manufacturing environments.
• Experience with electronic components, electromechanical assemblies, sensors, or controls.
• Structured root-cause analysis to resolve production issues and sustain improvements.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• 2–5 years in manufacturing, production, test, or electrical engineering.
• PCBA board-level troubleshooting in electronics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, standard work, ERP/MES systems, and instrumentation or sensing products.

Responsibilities

• Assembly Cell Troubleshooting: provide daily hands-on support to resolve production interruptions, defects, and test failures.
• Root-Cause Analysis and Corrective Action: lead structured root-cause analyses and verify prevent recurrence.
• Process Improvement: identify and eliminate rework, waste, downtime, and disrupted flow; prioritize improvements using data.
• Standard Work and Training: develop SOPs, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides; coach operators and technicians.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Lean manufacturing

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MES systems

PCBA troubleshooting

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer will provide hands‑on troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and process improvement within Anderson‑Negele’s assembly cells in Spartanburg, SC. Working directly alongside operators and technicians in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment, this role will restore production flow, eliminate recurring defects, and drive consistent, repeatable assembly‑cell performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembly Cell Troubleshooting:
  
  • Provide daily, hands‑on support to resolve production interruptions, assembly defects, and test failures.
  • Investigate issues across PCBAs, sensors, wiring, electromechanical assemblies, fixtures, and test equipment.
  • Work alongside operators and technicians to reproduce failures and resolve issues at the point of assembly.
• Root‑Cause Analysis and Corrective Action:
  
  • Lead structured root‑cause analysis of defects, recurring failures, and process variation.
  • Implement corrective actions and verify that they prevent recurrence.
  • Support production testing and validation of electronic components and assemblies.
• Process Improvement:
  
  • Identify and eliminate sources of rework, waste, downtime, and disrupted flow.
  • Use production, test, and quality data to prioritize improvements and verify results (first‑pass yield, rework, downtime).
  • Support new product introduction, product transfers, and engineering changes into production.
• Standard Work and Training:
  
  • Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, test procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Coach operators and technicians to strengthen the site’s troubleshooting capability.
  • Partner closely with production, quality, design engineering, and supply chain teams.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience:
  
  • Hands‑on experience supporting assembly cells or a live manufacturing environment.
  • Working experience with electronic components, electromechanical assemblies, sensors, or controls.
  • Proven use of structured root‑cause analysis to resolve production issues and sustain improvements.
• Technical Skills:
  
  • Basic PCBA skills: component identification, visual defect recognition, multimeter checks, and ESD handling.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics, technical drawings, and test procedures.
  • Practical electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills.
• Soft Skills:
  
  • Practical, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves approach in a fast‑paced, high‑mix, low‑volume environment.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Collaborative across production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Preferred:
  
  • 2–5 years in manufacturing, production, test, or electrical engineering.
  • PCBA board‑level troubleshooting experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing, standard work, ERP/MES systems, and instrumentation or sensing products.

Why Anderson‑Negele?

Join a hands‑on team where engineering happens on the production floor. At Anderson‑Negele, we value continuous improvement, technical excellence, and collaborative problem‑solving. If you enjoy tracing problems to their root cause and improving how the work gets done, we encourage you to apply.

About Anderson‑Negele

Anderson‑Negele is an instrumentation company whose mission is to provide the best hygienic instrumentation solutions for processors of food, beverage and life sciences products. We have manufacturing facilities in the US and Germany and sales & service offices in the U.S., Europe, China, India, and Brazil.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Anderson‑Negele is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Anderson‑Negele is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact our Human Resources team.

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Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next‑generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high‑performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission‑critical advancements across industries, enabling real‑world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Anderson‑Negele

Anderson‑Negele is an instrumentation company whose mission is to provide the best hygienic instrumentation solutions for processors of food, beverage and life sciences products. We have manufacturing facilities in the US and Germany and sales & service offices in the U.S., Europe, China, India, and Brazil.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 66900.00-124300.00