Manufacturing Process Engineer

Kovoro; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kovoro, a growing contract manufacturer and OEM with facilities across the Carolinas, seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to define and optimize production processes across fabrication, assembly, and test cells.

You will develop work instructions and PFMEAs, lead root-cause analysis for quality escapes, support NPI from design review through production launch, and drive kaizen and Lean projects to reduce cycle time and scrap.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering required.
• 4+ years of process engineering experience in high-mix precision metal fabrication or electromechanical assembly.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred), and PFMEA methodology.
• SolidWorks or similar CAD tool for fixture and tooling design.
• Familiarity with laser cutting, press brake, robotic MIG/TIG welding, or automated assembly systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and optimize production processes across fabrication, assembly, and test cells.
• Develop work instructions and PFMEAs for processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for quality escapes.
• Support NPI from design review through production launch.
• Identify and execute kaizen and Lean improvement projects to reduce cycle time and scrap.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, quality, supply chain, and production leadership.
• Influence capital investment justifications and equipment selection.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma (Green Belt)

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

Kaizen / Lean improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client is a growing contract manufacturer and OEM supplier with facilities across the Carolinas, producing electromechanical assemblies, custom enclosures, and power distribution components for the utility, EV infrastructure, and industrial automation sectors. Their Charlotte plant recently underwent a $15M capital investment in laser cutting, robotic welding, and automated press brake technology.

As Manufacturing Process Engineer you will be responsible for defining and optimizing production processes across fabrication, assembly, and test cells. Core responsibilities include developing work instructions and process FMEAs, leading root cause analysis and corrective action for quality escapes, supporting new product introduction (NPI) from design review through production launch, and identifying and executing kaizen and Lean improvement projects to reduce cycle time and scrap.

You will work cross-functionally with design engineering, quality, supply chain, and production leadership, and will have direct influence over capital investment justifications and equipment selection.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering required
• 4+ years of process engineering experience in a high-mix precision metal fabrication or electromechanical assembly environment
• Solid working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred), and PFMEA methodology
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD tool for fixture and tooling design
• Familiarity with laser cutting, press brake, robotic MIG/TIG welding, or automated assembly systems a strong advantage