Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization & Innovation

SKF Group; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + 13 holidays

Healthcare options

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

401K match

Job summary

SKF Group is seeking an engineer to design, develop, and adapt tooling, machines, and technologies to improve production costs and productivity. You will work closely with maintenance, logistics, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive engineering objectives and cost reduction initiatives.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background with 2–4 years of related experience, plus demonstrated problem solving and Lean tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related degree; 2–4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent via apprenticeship/technical degree.
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities and analytical use of Lean tools.
• Metal working experience (drilling, turning, tapping, grinding) preferred.
• Manufacturing experience and assembly experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as XA or SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering work to design, develop, and adapt tooling and processes for new and existing products.
• Collaborate with maintenance, logistics, manufacturing, and quality to meet cost and productivity goals.
• Develop capital plans and manage project progress, costs, and audits with Accounting.
• Establish engineering standards and maintain process documentation and drawings.
• Lead or participate in cost reduction and process improvement projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Lean tools

Manufacturing experience

CNC programming

Process documentation

Analytical thinking

Operations training

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Technical Associate Degree/Apprenticeship

Tools

CNC programming

XA ERP

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

SKF Group is seeking an engineer to design, develop, and adapt tooling, machines, and technologies to improve production costs and productivity. You will work closely with maintenance, logistics, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive engineering objectives and cost reduction initiatives.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background with 2–4 years of related experience, plus demonstrated problem solving and Lean tool proficiency.