Manufacturing Engineer: Boost Uptime & Automation

Socket.dev; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Job summary

Amarr, part of ASSA ABLOY, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve the performance and reliability of tooling and equipment across roll forming, press operations, automation, and assembly processes. You will lead design, improvements, and troubleshooting to reduce downtime and increase OEE.

You will drive capital projects, support automation integration, and ensure scalable, robust equipment solutions with hands-on problem solving and data-driven analysis on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, with significant exposure to roll forming and press processes.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and familiar with Lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve tooling and equipment across roll forming, press operations, and assembly processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors on tooling design, procurement, and implementation.
• Optimize machine setups, changeovers, and tooling performance to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Lead capital equipment and process improvement projects from concept through execution.
• Develop equipment specifications and evaluate technical solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors, integrators, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.

Skills

Roll forming

Press operations

Automation

Troubleshooting

Data-driven analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLCs

Job description

Amarr, part of ASSA ABLOY, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve the performance and reliability of tooling and equipment across roll forming, press operations, automation, and assembly processes. You will lead design, improvements, and troubleshooting to reduce downtime and increase OEE.

You will drive capital projects, support automation integration, and ensure scalable, robust equipment solutions with hands-on problem solving and data-driven analysis on the shop floor.