Manufacturing Engineer: Equipment & Automation Innovator

amarrexternaljobs; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Job summary

Amarr, a leading manufacturer of door opening solutions, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance equipment performance across roll forming, press operations, automation, and assembly. You will lead design, improvement, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems to reduce downtime and boost OEE.

Responsibilities include hands-on problem solving, capital project leadership, automation integration, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering to deliver robust, scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/ Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, with exposure to roll forming and press processes.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and familiarity with Lean tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills; able to work independently.

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.
• Ensure equipment and tooling readiness for new product integration.
• Identify and eliminate equipment issues impacting uptime, quality, or safety.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for mechanical failures.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies through equipment analysis and design improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement in OEE and equipment reliability.
• Lead and support 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.
• Evaluate cost, performance, and ROI of engineering solutions.
• Create and maintain equipment drawings, tooling documentation, and technical standards.
• Develop setup procedures, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance documentation.
• Read, interpret, and update CAD models and engineering drawings as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Lean tools

Job description

Amarr, a leading manufacturer of door opening solutions, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance equipment performance across roll forming, press operations, automation, and assembly. You will lead design, improvement, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems to reduce downtime and boost OEE.

Responsibilities include hands-on problem solving, capital project leadership, automation integration, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering to deliver robust, scalable