Manufacturing Engineer/Engineering Specialist Sr

Doosan Corporation; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Doosan Bobcat NA US is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer/Sr Engineering Specialist to act as an advisor to manufacturing, engineering, and purchasing. The role focuses on optimizing safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people through manufacturing process analysis and continuous improvement.

The candidate will oversee production processes, approve changes, justify capital investments, and lead cross-functional efforts to improve MBOMs, routings, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering or related field; 5+ years experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze time and motion, methods, estimating, process engineering and plant layout to balance methods and capacity.
• Oversee factory manufacturing processes for cost, time, ergonomics, quality, and quantity.
• Approve changes and justify capital investments for new processes, equipment and materials.
• Oversee changes to routings and MBOM, train operators on changes.
• Develop budgets and justify procurement of new machines and equipment; manage project spend.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Material flow engineering

Inventory accuracy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related

Tools

SAP ERP

APRISO MES

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer/Engineering Specialist Sr

Last Updated Date: Sep 4, 2026

Location: Statesville, NC, US, 28625

Company: Doosan Bobcat NA US

At Doosan Bobcat, our success is powered by our people. Through our winning culture and one global team working together, we deliver the best products and service to our customers – and make the world a better place. Join our team today and start building your career with a worldwide leader.

Job Information

As a Manufacturing Engineer Sr, you will work in an advisory capacity to manufacturing, engineering, and/or purchasing departments using knowledge of methods and materials in specialized field or general manufacturing in order to optimize safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people.

Role & Responsibility

Process Analysis

• Analysis of time and motion, methods, estimating, process engineering and plant layout for facility to ensure balanced methods and available capacity to meet customer demand.
• Oversee factory manufacturing processes in terms of their associated cost, time, ergonomic, quality, and quantity factors.
• Approve changes, prepare capital justifications, and direct the design and development of new manufacturing processes, systems, equipment, and materials to contribute to the company’s short more effectively- and long-term economic objectives.
• Oversee manufacturing changes, associated operating work instructions, and the training of operators on these changes.
• Develops budget and justification for the procurement of new machines and equipment. Select, order equipment, and oversee its installation. Projects the year over year spend and prioritizes capital projects. Trains and directs subordinates on equipment selection, installation and managing budget of projects. Assists with Annual Operations Plan (AOP) planning.
• Track project requisitions and purchase orders to ensure spend is within allotted budget.
• Oversees changes to routings, development of new Manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM) and costing of new products. Relays effects of these changes to operations and finance.
• Manage scope change process.
• Review and guide new product development with respect to design for manufacturing and assembly.

Problem Solving

• Produce, publish, and vault complete documentations for all tools.
• Review engineering designs for the purpose of estimating tool and manufacturing cost. Recommend design changes to maximize economical manufacturing and manufacturing planned processes. Deny design changes, when necessary, by providing appropriate information to design on the impact on manufacturing.
• Prepare evaluations of, and justification for, the procurement of new machines and equipment. Select and order equipment, oversee its installation and training of employees.
• Assist engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing personnel in problem solving activities related to assigned area for product support.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering field
  • Sufficient experiencein lieu of degree accepted
• Sufficient experience / knowledge with SAP ERP and APRISO MES in a manufacturing environment, with the ability to independently support, troubleshoot, and optimize system-related material and inventory processes without extensive training.
• Proven knowledge ofmaterial flow engineering, including warehouse operations, internal logistics, point-of-use replenishment, material handling optimization, slotting strategy, and end-to-end flow design from receiving through shipping.
• Experience improvinginventory accuracy, inventory control, and system transaction governance by aligning physical material movement with ERP/MES processes, master data, and operational standards.
• Product and Industry knowledge is a plus.
• Experience: 5 > 7 Years, Travel Standard < 10%
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred with Green Belt or Black Belt training or certification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.

Doosan is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at 701-476-4263.