Manufacturing Process Engineer

AtWork Personnel | Charlotte East; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AtWork Personnel | Charlotte East seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes in a production environment. The role focuses on enhancing efficiency, product quality, and readiness while keeping BOMs and routings accurate.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing/process engineering experience, electronics manufacturing background, and knowledge of SAP, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related production environment.
• Knowledge of BOMs, routings, engineering changes, and manufacturing documentation.
• Background in electronics manufacturing, including testing and calibration processes.
• Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, or production layouts.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain manufacturing BOMs, routings, material numbers, and related master data in SAP.
• Support engineering changes and coordinate their implementation on the production floor.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, fixtures, tooling, and production layouts.
• Collaborate with Engineering and R&D to support new product introductions and ensure designs can be manufactured efficiently.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, testing, calibration, and production process issues.
• Provide technical support to Production and Quality teams to resolve defects and process challenges.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, improve yield, increase productivity, and optimize cycle times.
• Analyze production data, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the development and optimization of electronic product testing, calibration, soldering, and assembly processes.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation and ensure processes meet applicable quality and safety requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve manufacturing performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial)

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for a global technology company to develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes in a production environment. This role focuses on improving efficiency, product quality, and production readiness while ensuring manufacturing documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), and routings are accurate and up to date.

The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing or process engineering, a background in electronics manufacturing, and knowledge of SAP, manufacturing documentation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain manufacturing BOMs, routings, material numbers, and related master data in SAP.

Support engineering changes and coordinate their implementation on the production floor.

Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, fixtures, tooling, and production layouts.

Collaborate with Engineering and R&D to support new product introductions and ensure designs can be manufactured efficiently.

Troubleshoot manufacturing, testing, calibration, and production process issues.

Provide technical support to Production and Quality teams to resolve defects and process challenges.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, improve yield, increase productivity, and optimize cycle times.

Analyze production data, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Support the development and optimization of electronic product testing, calibration, soldering, and assembly processes.

Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation and ensure processes meet applicable quality and safety requirements.

Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a related production environment.

Knowledge of BOMs, routings, engineering changes, and manufacturing documentation.

Background in electronics manufacturing, including testing and calibration processes.

Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, or production layouts.

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in electronics or automotive manufacturing.

Hands-on experience with electronic testing, calibration, soldering, assembly, or repair.

Experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems.

Knowledge of new product introduction and engineering change management.

Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Compensation

Annual salary: $80,000–$100,000, depending on experience and qualifications.