Manufacturing Retrofit & Automation Engineer

Trelleborg Group

Rutherfordton (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Trelleborg Group in Rutherfordton, NC seeks a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer to own the retrofit scope, learn legacy and new processes, and close gaps with RFQs, CAPEX changes, and run-off readiness. You will ensure safety, maintainability, and quality while coordinating with project teams to deliver sellable products.

Experience in industrial automation in manufacturing, a Bachelor's in a related field, and strong problem-solving skills are required.

Qualifications

Minimum 3-5 years direct experience and responsibility for industrial automation in a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience scoping and implementing process equipment changes in a live plant environment required.
Ability to operate under ambiguity early and converge rapidly to execution discipline.

Responsibilities

Achieve working fluency in legacy and new process flows, CTQs, constraints, and failure modes.
Build and maintain a Gap Register including missing equipment/capability, consequences, options, cost/lead time, install window and risks.
Convert gaps into executable packages: scope, design intent, RFQs, quotes, CAPEX and change orders, and acceptance criteria.
Ensure mechanical process readiness for run-off including utilities, guarding, access, maintainability, safety integration, and training artifacts.
Become fluent with Project Transfer documentation to absorb constraints, decision trail, and daily priorities.
Document legacy vs. new process differences and identify what is required to achieve “quality, sellable product” at run-off.
Develop a working map of CTQs and process windows for legacy and new products.
Own scope development for missing equipment and capabilities including process equipment, material handling, thermal and process systems and instrumentation, utilities.
Develop RFQ packages and coordinate vendor engagement; compress lead times by issuing early and refining with addenda as needed.
Drive change orders and CAPEX with objective success metrics and acceptance criteria; maintain change control and document assumptions.
Coordinate install windows and commissioning readiness with PM, maintenance, contractors, and the Controls Engineer.
Partner tightly with the Rockwell Controls Engineer to ensure instruments and field devices and control requirements are aligned early.
Ensure the installed reality matches run-off needs.