Manufacturing Engineer — Automation & Precision Machining

Vulcan Elements; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements is expanding a 1M sq ft facility and seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead automated production expansion from design to start-up. You will own equipment qualification, process development, and line-scale activities with cross-functional teams.

Role requires deep technical leadership, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with R&D and vendors to achieve best-in-class magnet manufacturing and reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field with 3+ years of experience.
• Hands-on CAD experience creating/modifying complex equipment assemblies and automation layouts.
• Experience specifying/integrating or operating heavy automation, robotics, AGVs, and vision/laser systems.
• Expert in PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and Process Flows.
• Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams and perform related calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation and selection of advanced manufacturing technologies and vendors.
• Own equipment design, vendor performance, commissioning, and production qualification for a major automated production process.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve throughput, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Monitor OEE results and station cycle times to drive yield and capacity improvements.
• Manage technical schedules, budgets, and deliverables aligned with company milestones.
• Provide hands-on support during production startup to stabilize processes and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with R&D to implement new processes and equipment strategies for future lines.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards across all activities.
• Travel to support equipment development reviews and FATs (<10%).

Skills

CAD drawings

Automation layouts

Robotics integration

PFMEA

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic diagrams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation Engineering (or related)

Tools

Cognex

Keyence

Job description

Vulcan Elements is expanding a 1M sq ft facility and seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead automated production expansion from design to start-up. You will own equipment qualification, process development, and line-scale activities with cross-functional teams.

Role requires deep technical leadership, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with R&D and vendors to achieve best-in-class magnet manufacturing and reliable operations.