Manufacturing Industrialization Engineer (Lean, NPI & CI)

Powerus Autonomous Systems; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus Autonomous Systems in Rock Hill, SC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, pilot, and stabilize production processes for productivity, quality, safety, and cost. You will lead value‑stream analysis and develop standard work with 8D, 5 Whys and fishbone root‑cause methods.

In NPI, you map process flows, confirm tooling, and collaborate on DFM with design engineering. You’ll monitor KPI dashboards to drive improvement and support ramp-ups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or closely related field.
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Responsibilities

• Lead process development and improvement across manufacturing
• Create and sustain standard work, process docs, and specs
• Support NPI with manufacturability and tooling decisions
• Track performance with KPI dashboards and SPC
• Drive CAPA and validation activities
• Provide floor-level engineering coverage and troubleshoot processes

Skills

Lean/Six Sigma

8D problem solving

5 Whys

fishbone analysis

PFMEA

control plan

data-driven analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

NetSuite (ERP)

CAD

Advanced Excel

Job description

A day in this roleYou start your morning on the factory floor, scanning yesterday’s KPIs and trend charts to spot variances. A short stand-up with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain follows—aligning on priorities. Before lunch, you refine a work instruction, update a control plan, and lead a fast 8D root-cause session that eliminates a recurring defect. The afternoon turns to new product launch prep: shaping process flow diagrams, confirming tooling and fixture needs, and running a DFM touchpoint with design engineering. You close the day by reviewing a capital request for an automation cell and mapping the next kaizen to reduce changeover time.About PowerusPowerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. We pair advanced autonomy with deep manufacturing and operational expertise to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial missions worldwide.Our missionDeliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, elevate operational safety, and expand what organizations can achieve in complex settings.Why join nowWe’re scaling fast across multiple entities, production lines, and federal engagements. Robust processes, clean execution, and scalable operations are vital—and you’ll help build that backbone while owning meaningful day-to-day manufacturing engineering work.What you’ll ownProcess development & improvementDesign, pilot, and stabilize manufacturing processes for productivity, quality, safety, and cost.Use value stream analysis to remove waste and increase throughput.Create and sustain standard work, process documentation, and manufacturing specifications.Lead corrective actions using 8D, 5 Whys, and fishbone methods to address process and quality issues.Track performance with data, SPC, and KPI dashboards to drive action.Deploy Lean and Six Sigma practices to enable continuous improvement.Production supportProvide daily engineering coverage for the floor; quickly troubleshoot process and equipment issues.Partner with maintenance to improve reliability and OEE.Assess and recommend capital equipment and process upgrades.Enable ramp-ups, capacity increases, and workflow optimization.New product introduction (NPI)Industrialize new products by developing manufacturable processes and confirming production readiness.Produce process maps, work instructions, tooling/fixture requirements, and control plans.Collaborate with design on DFM to reduce cost and complexity.Participate in DFM reviews and pilot builds.Quality & complianceWork with Quality to boost capability and first-pass yield.Support CAPA initiatives and lead process validations and capability studies.Ensure alignment to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards; assist during internal/external audits.Project managementOwn CI and capital projects from concept through implementation.Build timelines, budgets, and resource plans; report progress to leadership.Contribute to facility expansion, automation, and modernization efforts.What you bringEducationBachelor’s in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field.Experience3 to 7 years in manufacturing or process engineering within a production environment.Hands-on experience with NPI and scaling to higher volumes.Proven application of lean and continuous improvement on the shop floor.Core skillsLean/Six Sigma toolset; creation of processes and standard work.Structured problem solving (8D, 5 Whys, fishbone), PFMEA, and control plan development.Design for Manufacturability and definition of tooling/fixture needs.SPC and data-driven analysis for process control and improvement.ERP and CAD proficiency; advanced Microsoft Excel.PreferredLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.Background with automation, robotics, or modernization projects.Experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing.Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or other regulated systems.Practices you live byKaizenLean manufacturing principlesSingle-piece flowTools you’ll useNetSuite (ERP), CAD tools, and advanced Excel