Manufacturing Engineer PPF

Atlas Copco; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Maternity & paternity leave

Employee assistance program

Gym membership reimbursement

Wellness checks rewards

Vacation & holidays

Referral bonus

Educational assistance

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Rock Hill, SC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance our portable power and flow production. You will design, implement, and refine processes to boost efficiency, cut costs, and uphold quality and safety standards.

You will lead Lean initiatives, deploy automation, perform PFMEA, and collaborate across functions to deliver robust, scalable manufacturing solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, including line balancing, automation deployment, and new product development with strong safety and ergonomic knowledge.
• Technical expertise in industrial manufacturing equipment and process optimization.
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing concepts, automation technologies, data analytics, and Industry 4.0 trends.
• Familiarity with Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, SPC, Cpk, 5S, FMEA, and 8D problem solving.
• Certifications such as Green or Black Belt Lean Six Sigma and ISO auditing are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize production lines.
• Deploy PokaYoke techniques and operator guidance tools to ensure built-in quality.
• Drive automation efforts to enhance line efficiency.
• Conduct PFMEA to proactively address risks and improve reliability.
• Engage in root cause analysis and Kaizen events to minimize rework and elevate quality.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Line balancing

Automation deployment

Data analytics

Industry 4.0

Six Sigma

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Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Tools

AVIX

ERP (SAP/BPCS)

MES

Job description

As a Manufacturing Engineer within our Portable Power and Flow Division at Atlas Copco Group, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our manufacturing processes. You will design, implement, and refine systems and procedures that drive operational efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain rigorous quality and safety standards. Partnering with diverse teams across functions, you will lead initiatives that promote process innovation, troubleshoot complex technical challenges, and contribute to the continuous improvement culture that defines our production environment.

• Implementing Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize production lines under your oversight.
• Ensuring built-in quality through deployment of PokaYoke techniques and operator guidance tools.
• Driving automation efforts such as automated fluid selection and testing to enhance line efficiency.
• Conducting Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to proactively address risks and improve reliability.
• Designing ergonomic, flexible assembly stations suited to seasonal volume variations and multiple product assemblies.
• Engaging in root cause analysis and Kaizen events to minimize rework and elevate quality standards.
• Promoting 5S housekeeping and auditing practices to sustain operational excellence.
• Collaborating cross-functionally in New Product Development to seamlessly integrate new parts and technologies.
• Adhering to compliance with IMS standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14000, and OHSAS to uphold safety, health, and environment regulations.
• Participating in benchmarking and adopting cutting-edge production technologies like Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, AGVs, AVIX, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

These activities require proactive engagement, effective communication, and a strong mindset for continuous innovation within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Your skills and experience

• A genuine passion for technology and continuous learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to mediate and communicate effectively in multicultural settings.
• Collaborative team player who meets deadlines and prioritizes customer satisfaction.
• Analytical thinker with a solution-oriented approach and a determined, persistent attitude.
• Highly organized and dependable, demonstrating rigor in administrative follow-through and process adherence.
• Proactive mindset striving to continually elevate performance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, including successful projects in line balancing, automation deployment, and new product development alongside strong safety and ergonomic knowledge.
• Technical expertise in industrial manufacturing equipment and process optimization.
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing concepts, automation technologies, data analytics, and Industry 4.0 trends.
• Familiarity with Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, SPC, Cpk, 5S, FMEA, and 8D problem solving.
• Certifications such as Green or Black Belt Lean Six Sigma and ISO auditing are advantageous.
• Experience working within international companies or at scale.
• Fluency in English and proficiency with IT tools including AVIX for line balancing, ERP systems like BPCS or SAP, and MES platforms.

Physical Requirements and Additional Info: Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds and spend moderate periods seated at a computer workstation. Occasional travel may be necessary depending on project demands.

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every listed qualification, valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives that enrich our teams.

Your compensation and benefits

Atlas Copco Group is dedicated to providing equitable and competitive compensation packages that reflect the role's responsibilities and your skills. Our holistic approach ensures remuneration is fair and non-discriminatory, respecting all facets of diversity, including gender, ethnicity, physical ability, and more.

Beyond a competitive salary, you will find an environment supportive of ongoing development, career progression, and meaningful contributions, fostered by a culture of trust, collaboration, and innovation. Amazing medical insurance benefits, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Programs, gym membership reimbursement, rewards for wellness checkups, and many more unbeatable benefits

• Generous vacation and paid holiday schedule
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility where you enjoy what you do
• $1,500 referral bonus program for every successful referral
• Educational assistance
• Self-service food market in the breakroom
• Career growth opportunities within the company

Your location and working hours

This position is based on-site at our manufacturing facility in Rock Hill, United States. Being physically present allows for hands-on collaboration with cross-functional teams and direct involvement in our production environment, enabling effective communication and timely decision-making.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Why it is great to work with us

Joining Atlas Copco Group means becoming part of a global family committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in everything we do. We invest deeply in our employees' careers, encouraging skill development and curiosity to foster personal and professional growth. Our culture promotes empowerment, where your ideas are valued, and your efforts make tangible impacts on the company and broader industry. You will find a supportive environment that embraces diverse perspectives and offers flexible working arrangements tailored to balance work and life priorities.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer technologies for air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement, automated assembly and quality control, mobile energy management and power generation as well as portable and industrial flow technologies.

Visit the Atlas Copco Group website

Posting End Date: 1/1/27 Legal Entity: Power Technique North America LLC