Manufacturing Engineer

RBC Bearings; Weaverville (NC); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

RBC Bearings is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Weaverville, NC to plan, direct, and support CNC machining processes. You will develop, evaluate, and implement manufacturing methods, tooling, and equipment while driving cost reduction, quality, and safety improvements.

You will lead equipment development, maintain accurate work instructions and BOMs, and apply lean tools to enhance operations. Strong CAD skills and a problem-solving mindset are essential.

Competenze

• B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Pro-ENGINEER, or SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of CNC machine tools, programming, controls, and capabilities.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, work-holding, and fixturing methods.
• Strong lean manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to develop manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Resourceful, creative problem-solver with integrity.

Mansioni

• Provide engineering support to production units and new equipment initiatives.
• Develop, evaluate, design, and improve manufacturing methods, materials, and tooling.
• Analyze and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confer with design staff to ensure efficient production methods and tooling.
• Estimate production times and related costs for management planning.
• Collaborate with vendors to specify equipment and parts and assess quality.

Conoscenze

CNC programming

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Kaizen/Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Project management

Problem solving

Formazione

B.S. in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Pro/ENGINEER

SolidWorks

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Weaverville, NC

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Manufacturing | Mechanical Power Transmission Components | Engineering Services

Job Function: Manufacturing Engineering | Process Improvement | Equipment Development

Job Summary: Plan, direct, and support manufacturing processes and personnel in a CNC machining environment. Research and resolve production problems, establish and implement standard requirements for equipment, tooling, and methods. Determine best utilization of equipment, material, and personnel.

Equipment Development and Implementation

• Develop and implement new production equipment to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure equipment meets production requirements and safety standards.

Documentation and Accuracy

• Maintain accurate work instructions, routings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and reflects current processes.

Process Improvement

• Drive process improvements focused on cost reduction, quality, and safety.
• Utilize lean manufacturing tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma to enhance operations.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of Auto-Cad, Pro-E, or Solid-Works design software, Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Project Management software.
• Knowledge of CNC machine tools, programming, controls, and capabilities.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, work-holding, and fixturing methods.
• Skilled in manufacturing process review/development.
• Strong understanding of lean process improvements.
• Work with integrity and uphold organizational values.
• Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Meet challenges with resourcefulness original thinking and creativity.
• Prioritize and plan work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Meet challenges with resourcefulness, original thinking and creativity.

Physical Requirements

• Routinely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
• Routinely reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide engineering support to business/production unit.
• Develop, evaluate, design and improve manufacturing methods, materials and tooling.
• Analyze, plan, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Quote internal and external business opportunities.
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimate production times and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Apply statistical methods to evaluate and improve process capability and estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside a collaborative, experienced leadership team.
• Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture.