Manufacturing Process Engineer II — Optimize Mass Production

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to improve FCCC production processes, layouts, and methods for efficient mass production. You will test operations, control variables, and resolve production problems while supporting product design and regulatory compliance.

Successful candidates will provide robust solutions to production issues in a fast-paced environment and contribute to ongoing efficiency improvements across manufacturing lines.

Qualifications

• This role requires a BS/BA in an engineering field and 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate pre-series activities.
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical prints, installation drawings, and schematics.
• Proficiency with MS Office and strong communication/presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current production processes for improvement opportunities.
• Recommend process changes and coordinate implementation into production.
• Coordinate capital projects including vendor sourcing and justifications.
• Oversee pre-series and product changeovers for new products and features.
• Attend critical daily/weekly meetings to provide technical input.
• Review tooling and fixture requirements; design/order fabrication as needed.
• Implement electronic production error proofing and validation systems.
• Lead projects as a manager for successful launches; maintain TIPs.
• Implement electronic testing/validation to elevate finished product quality.

Skills

Project management

Multi-project handling

Production environment

Reading mechanical prints

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Communication (presentations)

Education

BS/BA in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Job description

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to improve FCCC production processes, layouts, and methods for efficient mass production. You will test operations, control variables, and resolve production problems while supporting product design and regulatory compliance.

Successful candidates will provide robust solutions to production issues in a fast-paced environment and contribute to ongoing efficiency improvements across manufacturing lines.