Senior Manufacturing Engineer

PDS Tech, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 6,199,000 - 8,403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, partnering with a leader in HVAC manufacturing, seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Charlotte, NC to tackle complex production challenges, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement in air-cooled chiller manufacturing.

You will lead manufacturing engineering activities, support new product introductions, and collaborate across functions to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (ME/EE/Tech).
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering or automation experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing and production issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support for air-cooled chiller production.
• Lead resolution of complex issues involving mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, controls, and product testing.
• Identify and eliminate manufacturing constraints affecting safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop and improve processes for mechanical assembly, electrical integration, and factory testing.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to increase quality, throughput, and efficiency.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, and SOPs.
• Partner with Industrial Engineering on factory flow, capacity, and productivity.
• Troubleshoot electrical assemblies, control panels, wiring, sensors, actuators, networks.
• Interpret electrical schematics and controls documentation.
• Support root-cause investigations for electrical, controls, and software issues.
• Troubleshoot mechanical assembly and refrigeration-related challenges.
• Improve assembly methods, tooling, fixtures, and material presentation.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to enhance manufacturability.
• Support new product launches through process development and validation.
• Participate in design reviews and provide DFM feedback.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, IE, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Product Engineering.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting complex issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

EtherNet/IP

Profinet

Modbus

MES integration

Job description

Lead Manufacturing Innovation in Advanced Chiller Systems

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the HVAC manufacturing Industry to find a Senior Manufacturing Engineer ready to solve complex challenges, optimize production, and help shape the future of advanced air-cooled chiller manufacturing.

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Payrate:

$53/hour

Schedule:

2ndshift, 8 or 10 hour shifts as needed and 3rd shift available.

2nd shift will need to be able to work either:

• Mon-Thu, 10 Hours, 4:30 PM - 3:00 AM

• Mon-Fri, 8-hours, 2:30-11:00

3rd shift

• Mon-Fri, 8 hours, 10:30p-7:00a

If you’re an engineer who thrives at the intersection of mechanical systems, electrical integration, controls, and manufacturing excellence, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on products, processes, and production performance.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll serve as a primary technical resource for air-cooled chiller manufacturing operations. You’ll tackle complex production challenges, develop and improve manufacturing processes, support new product introductions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Your work will directly influence safety, quality, delivery, cost, throughput, and manufacturability—helping ensure products are built efficiently, consistently, and to the highest standards.

What You’ll Do

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support for air-cooled chiller production.
• Lead resolution of complex issues involving mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, controls, and product testing.
• Identify and eliminate manufacturing constraints affecting safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop and improve processes for mechanical assembly, electrical integration, and factory testing.
• Lead continuous improvement projects designed to increase quality, throughput, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, manufacturing documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Partner with Industrial Engineering on factory flow, capacity, and productivity initiatives.
• Troubleshoot electrical assemblies, control panels, wiring, sensors, actuators, and communication networks.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and controls documentation.
• Support root-cause investigations involving electrical, controls, and software-related production issues.
• Troubleshoot mechanical assembly challenges involving refrigeration systems, piping, structural assemblies, and electromechanical components.
• Improve assembly methods, tooling, fixtures, and material presentation.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to enhance manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
• Support new product launches through process development, production readiness, and manufacturing validation.
• Participate in design reviews and provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Product Engineering.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Technology.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering or automation experience.
• Strong understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing and production issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Profinet, or Modbus.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) integration and data collection systems.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, process validation, or DFM initiatives.
• Strong technical communication skills and the ability to translate complex problems into practical manufacturing solutions.

Ready to Build What’s Next?

If you’re a hands-on manufacturing engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and turning engineering concepts into safe, efficient, repeatable production processes, we want to hear from you.

Pay Details:

$53.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

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