Manufacturing Engineer — Precision Molds & Process Improvement

US Conec; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus potential

4 weeks PTO

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement with employer match

Collaborative, team-based culture

Employee recognition programs

Community engagement and STEM outreach

Job summary

US Conec, Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize precision-molded manufacturing systems, focusing on molds, processes, and metrology to support existing and new products. You will lead continuous-improvement initiatives and provide technical support to production teams.

The role emphasizes design of molds, process improvements, and measurement methods, with potential growth into leadership of Process Technicians and cross-functional collaboration in a global company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of DOE, Measurement R&R, and SPC to guide processes.
• Machining, tooling, fixturing, and assembly practices understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop injection molds, molding processes, and manufacturing systems.
• Identify and implement system/process improvements and cost-reduction projects.
• Create and maintain manufacturing process documentation (work instructions, data sheets).
• Develop and perform tight-tolerance measurement methods to meet specs.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to production and troubleshoot equipment issues.

Skills

DOE

Measurement R&R

SPC

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering

Tools

MS Office

3D CAD

Job description

US Conec, Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize precision-molded manufacturing systems, focusing on molds, processes, and metrology to support existing and new products. You will lead continuous-improvement initiatives and provide technical support to production teams.

The role emphasizes design of molds, process improvements, and measurement methods, with potential growth into leadership of Process Technicians and cross-functional collaboration in a global company.