Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & Process Improvement

ALAMANCE FOODS INC; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Career Growth and Advancement

Mentorship

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Alamance Foods Inc. in Burlington, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on continuous improvement and process optimization within high-volume production lines.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to streamline processes, boost efficiency, and ensure reliable equipment performance. Fresh graduates with strong internships in manufacturing are encouraged to apply; growth opportunities exist within Engineering and Operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering is required.
• Previous co-op/internship or full-time experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong background in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing is desired.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes (Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis).
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize line performance, reduce downtime, and improve throughput.
• Design, develop, and implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process issues with Maintenance and Production teams.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements through data analysis.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility expansions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Document engineering processes and maintain technical records.
• Support new product and process trials from concept to production scale-up.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Lean tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PLC/Automation systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alamance Foods Inc. in Burlington, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on continuous improvement and process optimization within high-volume production lines.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to streamline processes, boost efficiency, and ensure reliable equipment performance. Fresh graduates with strong internships in manufacturing are encouraged to apply; growth opportunities exist within Engineering and Operations leadership.