Manufacturing Systems Engineer — Plastics & Assembly

Consolidated Metco; Canton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent base pay

Targeted annual bonus aligned to FY

Medical, dental, vision; life and/or d

Flexible paid vacation for exempt

ESOP: 100% company‑paid participation;

401(k): 4% employer match

Ten paid holidays

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, seeks an experienced Manufacturing/Process Engineer to modernize plastics operations in Canton, NC. You will drive product line introductions, optimize processes for quality, safety, and throughput, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver cost‑effective manufacturing improvements.

You will leverage ERP systems, 3D CAD tools, and hands‑on manufacturing knowledge to define robust production methods and cost analyses, shaping scalable, efficient

Qualifications

• BS in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering; 3+ years in manufacturing
• ERP proficiency (SAP or similar) required; cross-functional coordination
• Hands-on understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes; problem-solving mindset
• Nice to have: CNC programming, PLC exposure, APQP, FMEA, GD&T; plastics welding experience welcome

Responsibilities

• Launch new product lines into existing operations with minimal disruption and maximum stability.
• Target processes where engineering analysis yields the biggest wins—quality, safety, throughput, and cost.
• Analyze and improve stations using time studies, ergonomics principles, and 3D modeling.
• Run economic comparisons to select cost‑effective process alternatives.
• Streamline process flow and standard work for predictable, scalable performance.
• Define, develop, and lock in robust production processes.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Manufacturing processes

3D modeling

Data-driven analysis

Education

BS in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

SolidWorks

3D CAD

CNC programming

PLC exposure

APQP

FMEA

GD&T

Job description

Help us modernize and scale plastics operations in Canton, NC. If you love turning complex production challenges into elegant, efficient systems, you’ll thrive here.

Impact you’ll make

• Launch new product lines into existing operations with minimal disruption and maximum stability.
• Target processes where engineering analysis yields the biggest wins—quality, safety, throughput, and cost.
• Analyze and improve stations using time studies, ergonomics principles, and 3D modeling.
• Run economic comparisons to select cost‑effective process alternatives.
• Streamline process flow and standard work for predictable, scalable performance.
• Define, develop, and lock in robust production processes.

What you bring

• BS in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Program management capability to coordinate cross‑functional deliverables
• Hands‑on understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
• ERP proficiency (SAP or similar)
• Nice to have: CNC programming; PLC exposure
• Nice to have: APQP, FMEA, and GD&T
• Nice to have: Ultrasonic/Vibration welding experience for plastics
• Nice to have: SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD

Why ConMet

We’re a division of Amsted Industries and a long‑time innovator in commercial vehicles (since 1964). Our portfolio—wheel ends, cast components, plastic systems, and automated aerodynamic devices—is designed, engineered, tested, and built in‑house to improve efficiency, performance, and sustainability. Our products come standard on most heavy‑duty trucks in North America and are expanding globally.

• Solutions Provider: Decades of OEM first‑fit trust.
• People‑First: Collaboration and innovation drive our culture.
• Customer Focused: We deliver value to OEMs, fleets, Tier 1 partners, and the aftermarket.
• Sustainability: We’re actively reducing our carbon footprint.

Rewards

• Excellent base pay
• Targeted annual bonus aligned to company objectives for the fiscal year (October 1 – September 30)
• Medical, dental, vision; life and disability coverage
• Flexible paid vacation for exempt employees
• Retirement strength:
  • ESOP: 100% company‑paid participation with a 10% of considered compensation company contribution each fiscal year
  • 401(k): 4% employer match
• Ten paid holidays
• Wellness reimbursement

Legal

Employer will not sponsor visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis.

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.