Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – CNC

HTI; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for technical development

Occasional travel opportunities

Stability and growth in the automotive sector

Job summary

A leading tier-1 automotive supplier is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support processes and optimize safety, quality, cost, and delivery in an automated environment. The role involves continuous improvement, collaboration with various teams, and requires a BS degree in engineering with 3–5+ years in manufacturing. Knowledge of CNC machining and structured problem-solving techniques is essential. This is a full-time, onsite, direct-hire position in Summerville, SC.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in automated or semi-automated manufacturing.
• Experience launching new equipment and structured problem-solving tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Review safety and quality reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate equipment performance and implement productivity improvements.
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams and manufacturing documentation.

Skills

CNC machining

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

AS degree in an engineering field with relevant experience

Tools

PFMEA

Lean manufacturing tools

PLC programming

Job description

HTI is searching for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for an opportunity with a Tier-1 Automotive Supplier in the Summerville, SC area. This role supports manufacturing processes, drives continuous improvement, and helps optimize safety, quality, cost, and delivery within a highly automated production environment. This is a full-time, onsite, direct-hire position.

What We Offer

• Full-time, direct-hire engineering role supporting a highly automated and CNC-driven manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to lead continuous improvement, structured problem-solving, and new equipment launch activities
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality
• Exposure to CNC machining, friction welding, balancing, electro-mechanical systems, and advanced automation
• Technical development in PFMEA creation, process flows, and manufacturing documentation
• Occasional domestic and international travel opportunities
• Stability and growth within a Tier-1 automotive setting

What You Need

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
• OR AS degree in an engineering field with relevant experience
• 3–5+ years in automated or semi-automated manufacturing
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, assembly, and CNC machining processes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and pneumatic diagrams
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems and CNC programming/troubleshooting
• Experience launching new equipment
• Structured problem-solving experience (A3, 5Y, 8D, Ishikawa, PDCA, DMAIC, Shainin, etc.)
• Experience with PLC logic, vision systems, force/distance control, torque systems, and marking systems
• Familiarity with Tier-1 / Tier-2 automotive supplier expectations
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Tier-1/Tier-2 automotive standards and expectations
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems
• German language skills are a plus

What Your Role Will Look Like

• Review safety, quality, operational, and maintenance reports to identify improvement opportunities
• Evaluate equipment performance and implement improvements to productivity, efficiency, cost, and safety
• Develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, and manufacturing documentation
• Create and update work instructions, training materials, and standard work
• Implement lean practices including 5S, kanban, poke-yoke, visual management, and single-piece flow
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving tools
• Develop and maintain parameters, recipes, and process capability for new and existing products
• Support cross-functional manufacturing activities and plant-wide audits/standards compliance (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, VDA, etc.)
• Launch new equipment and support CNC programming/troubleshooting needs
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives