Manufacturing Process & Equipment Engineer

Meridian Technologies; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Technologies in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive equipment, process, and facility improvements across manufacturing operations. You will enhance efficiency, quality, capacity, and reliability while supporting new product introductions and ongoing process enhancements.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, collaboration with production and technical teams, and the ability to manage engineering analyses, project work, and floor support in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 2–4 years of engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with mechanical engineering, manufacturing processes, equipment, or process improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, test, and improve mechanical equipment, tools, processes, and systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing equipment, processes, facility systems, and production methods.
• Analyze manufacturing requirements and provide recommendations for equipment, processes, training, and engineering designs.
• Investigate equipment failures and production issues, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and implement standardized assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate projects and prepare feasibility studies, project plans, and recommendations.
• Analyze requirements and develop specifications for new or replacement tooling and manufacturing equipment.
• Support equipment acquisition and implementation activities.
• Assist with capital planning, forecasting, and reporting related to new product introductions, capacity increases, equipment replacement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve utilization of manufacturing and office space.
• Support validation activities and document results, corrective actions, and process changes.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve technical and process issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and other process improvement methodologies.
• Create and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects involving manufacturing, quality, maintenance, safety, logistics, and engineering.

Skills

Mechanical design

Manufacturing processes

Lean manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

Meridian Technologies in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive equipment, process, and facility improvements across manufacturing operations. You will enhance efficiency, quality, capacity, and reliability while supporting new product introductions and ongoing process enhancements.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, collaboration with production and technical teams, and the ability to manage engineering analyses, project work, and floor support in a fast-paced