Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Improvement

RBC Bearings; Westminster (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings in South Carolina is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, evaluate, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and workflows to boost safety, quality, productivity and cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to implement lean practices, lead or participate in Six Sigma projects, and drive cycle-time reductions while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Some manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in aerospace, precision machining, or high-volume manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Evaluate workforce utilization, workflow, equipment placement, and facility layouts.
• Collaborate with Product Design, Engineering, and Production teams for manufacturability.
• Partner with vendors to define product specs and support procurement decisions.
• Estimate production times, labor needs, and manufacturing costs for planning.
• Provide technical support on capacity planning and scheduling.
• Use SPC and data-driven methods to forecast needs and identify improvements.
• Conduct time studies to reduce cycle times, boost throughput, and cut scrap.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and automation for continuous improvement.
• Lead or participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and cost-reduction projects.
• Develop process docs, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
• Support quality initiatives by root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Statistical analysis

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

RBC Bearings in South Carolina is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, evaluate, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and workflows to boost safety, quality, productivity and cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to implement lean practices, lead or participate in Six Sigma projects, and drive cycle-time reductions while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.