Manufacturing Engineer I

ALTEN Technology USA; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes across diverse industries. The role emphasizes Lean and Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and strong problem-solving abilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve quality and productivity.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, creating schematics, maintaining documentation, and supporting manufacturing initiatives with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 0-3 years of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or industrial manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Experience with industrial manufacturing processes and technical problem-solving.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, and create schematics and cabinet models.
• Experience creating process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Applying Lean, CI, and Operational Excellence to reduce waste and improve performance.
• Conducting root cause analysis and workflow studies to resolve bottlenecks.
• Creating and maintaining process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Interpreting drawings and schematics to support manufacturing activities.
• Maintaining document control and ensuring latest revisions are used.
• Collaborating with production, quality, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams.
• Monitoring KPIs and driving process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing Eng

Process Eng

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Industrial Eng

Drawing Interpretation

SOP Documentation

MS Office

Cross-functional Leadership

Project Mgmt

Education

Bachelors in Manufacturing Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Creo

Inventor

CAD Software

SAP ERP

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries,we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA,you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Manufacturing Engineer I, you will be responsible for:

• Developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Supporting production operations by troubleshooting manufacturing and process-related issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies to reduce waste and improve performance.
• Conducting root cause analysis, process evaluations, and workflow studies to identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including process flows, standard work instructions, operating procedures, and training materials.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, elementary diagrams, and technical schematics to support manufacturing activities.
• Developing schematics and cabinet models while supporting engineering and production teams.
• Maintaining document control systems and ensuring all personnel are working from the latest revisions of drawings and technical documentation.
• Collaborating with production, quality, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams to support manufacturing objectives.
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyzing data to drive process improvements and operational excellence.
• Ensuring compliance with company safety policies and promoting a safe manufacturing environment.
• Managing multiple projects and priorities while meeting established deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 0-3 years of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or industrial manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Experience with industrial manufacturing processes and technical problem-solving.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, and create schematics and cabinet models.
• Experience creating process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams.
• Experience maintaining document control systems and managing technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or Inventor.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Knowledge of FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and corrective action methodologies.
• Exposure to automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technologies.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

As set forth in ALTEN Technology USA’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

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