Manufacturing Engineer - Process Improvement & Automation

AKG North American Operations Inc; Mebane (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AKG North American Operations Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve processes for aluminum heat exchangers and steel assemblies.

This hands‑on role involves daily plant support, tooling design, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive capital equipment upgrades and automation projects. You will collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams, participate in lean initiatives, and help with new product introductions and ramp‑ups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with tooling, fixtures, or fabrication processes.
• Exposure to capital equipment support or automation projects.
• Experience using 3D CAD software (SolidEdge preferred) and understanding of GD&T.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of fabrication and assembly processes—including brazing, welding, and machining.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement process improvements.
• Design and optimize tooling, fixtures, and electromechanical systems.
• Support automation and capital equipment projects from concept through implementation.
• Create and update standard work instructions, process documentation, and quality checks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, quality, supply chain, and engineering).
• Participate in DFM/A, PFMEA, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Assist in new product introduction and support early production ramp-up.
• Provide informal technical guidance to operators and technicians.
• Assist with data collection, KPI tracking, and reporting using Excel or Power BI.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Process development

Cross-functional collaboration

Data collection & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s in mechanical, Industrial, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidEdge

SAP

Excel

Job description

AKG North American Operations Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve processes for aluminum heat exchangers and steel assemblies.

This hands‑on role involves daily plant support, tooling design, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive capital equipment upgrades and automation projects. You will collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams, participate in lean initiatives, and help with new product introductions and ramp‑ups.