Manufacturing Engineer - Skid Assembly & Lean Improvement

Siemens; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Knightdale, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the SieSAW skid assembly operation. You will drive manufacturing capability, continuity and continuous improvement, including NPI, fixture design, and capital expenditure planning.

The role emphasizes documentation, performance measurement, and cross-functional coordination to reduce errors, improve quality and productivity in a startup-like environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Lean manufacturing techniques
• AutoCAD or similar
• Experience with SAP or similar MRP system

Responsibilities

• Improve safety for all personnel that work in and around production lines
• Measure and document manufacturing processes driving efforts and initiatives to reduce production errors, improve product quality and increase productivity
• Identify and manage improvement projects that may require capital expenditures, contractors, cost savings calculations, CAD design and physical installation work
• Work to implement tools such as Digital Work Instructions, Operator Displays, Performance/Status Dashboards, and other connected worker support tools
• Responsible for coordinating maintenance improvements related to production areas
• Maintain accurate production line drawings
• Manage production line changes related to new product introduction and expansion
• Design, procure, and validate fixtures, tools, and shop aides including lifting equipment, templates, calibrated tooling, and safety devices

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Experience with SAP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP/MRP systems

Job description

Siemens in Knightdale, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the SieSAW skid assembly operation. You will drive manufacturing capability, continuity and continuous improvement, including NPI, fixture design, and capital expenditure planning.

The role emphasizes documentation, performance measurement, and cross-functional coordination to reduce errors, improve quality and productivity in a startup-like environment.