Manufacturing Engineer Continuous Improvement

Engineered Products, LLC; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Products, based in Easley, SC, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer focused on continuous improvement to lead Lean initiatives on the shop floor for roll forming, punching, welding, and assembly. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost performance while maintaining a strong hands‑on presence on the manufacturing floor.

You will develop standardized processes, advance SMED and standard work, support new product introductions, and partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tool &

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
• 1–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred; internships and co‑op experience considered.
• Experience in structural steel, roll forming, metal fabrication, or heavy manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across structural steel roll forming, punching, welding, and assembly operations.
• Develop standardized processes, lead Lean initiatives, support new product introductions, and partner with Operations to improve manufacturing performance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives on the floor, with a hands‑on approach on daily activities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen events

OEE improvement

SMED

Root cause investigations

DFM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Position: Manufacturing Engineer Continuous Improvement

Location: Easley, SC

Job Id:149

# of Openings:1

ABOUT ENGINEERED PRODUCTS

At Engineered Products, our mission is to maximize space efficiency and redefine material handling and storage solutions. As a privately held company with over 70 years of industry experience, we have earned the trust of businesses worldwide by delivering customized storage solutions tailored to their unique needs. Our innovative approach not only streamlines space utilization and reduces costs for our clients but also offers dynamic career opportunities across all departments. We foster a culture of innovation and empowerment, where every team member contributes to our success by embodying our core values: building strong internal relationships, approaching challenges with optimism and a proactive mindset, and embracing continuous learning and collaboration.

POSITION SUMMARY

Position: Manufacturing Engineer

Reports to: Engineering Manager

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for improving safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across structural steel roll forming, punching, welding, and assembly operations. This position serves as the manufacturing process owner by developing standardized processes, leading Lean initiatives, supporting new product introductions, and partnering with Operations to improve manufacturing performance. The role is highly hands‑on and requires a strong presence on the manufacturing floor.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and drive waste elimination.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), labor productivity, and manufacturing flow.
• Reduce setup times using SMED and standardized work.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop manufacturing routings, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and new product introductions.
• Optimize structural steel roll forming processes and improve equipment utilization.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tool & Die, and Design Engineering to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Support capital equipment implementation and process validation.

EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
• 1–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred; internships and co‑op experience considered.
• Experience in structural steel, roll forming, metal fabrication, or heavy manufacturing preferred.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• 5S
• SMED
• Value Stream Mapping
• Standard Work Development
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Autodesk Inventor
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP/MRP systems

Key Performance Indicators

• Safety improvements
• Scrap reduction
• OEE improvement
• Setup time reduction
• Manufacturing cost reduction
• Standardization of manufacturing processes
• Successful completion of continuous improvement projects

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is based in an office setting, with most of the work conducted on the manufacturing floor supporting production and process improvements. Limited travel may be required for customer meetings or project site visits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position involves sitting and standing for extended periods while working at a computer. Some tasks may require walking or standing on the production floor to review equipment or project builds. Must be able to work safely around moving equipment and wear required PPE. Occasionally lifting up to 35 pounds and frequent walking, standing, and bending.

• Address: 204 Old Piedmont Hwy
  Greenville, SC 29605 USA
• Phone: [phone]
• Working Days/Hours: Mon - Fri / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
• Address: 500 Furman Hall Road
  Greenville, SC 29607 USA
• Address: 105 Prospect St.
  Greenville, SC 29611 USA