Manufacturing Engineer: Ops Excellence & NPI Lead

Northland Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Ten paid holidays

Jeans-casual dress code

Job summary

Composition Brands, including U-Line, Marvel, and Viking Refrigeration, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements and coordinate across brands. The role focuses on development, standardization, and execution of manufacturing systems to support growth.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to optimize production, implement ECNs, validate manufacturability, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in fast-paced assembly/production.
• Hands-on in an assembly environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel and Word.
• 3D CAD modeling in SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee manufacturing engineering initiatives for production and process improvement.
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions and process controls.
• Coordinate staff training with Quality, Engineering, and Operations.
• Lead NPI, ECNs, and product launches into production.
• Identify opportunities for automation and lean manufacturing.
• Travel ~15% between Viking, U-Line, and Marvel facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Composition Brands, including U-Line, Marvel, and Viking Refrigeration, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements and coordinate across brands. The role focuses on development, standardization, and execution of manufacturing systems to support growth.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to optimize production, implement ECNs, validate manufacturability, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.