Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Ace Controls; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global impact on production

Competitive salary

Professional development

International project exposure

Job summary

Stabilus is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize processes across assembly, machining, painting, and material handling in Gastonia, NC. This role drives continuous improvement, supports APQP product launches, and implements automation to boost productivity, quality, and cost performance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, justify capital equipment, and apply core tools to ensure product quality and process capability while delivering cost savings across the global

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Proven project leadership skills with ability to manage cross-functional teams, timelines, and deliverables from concept through completion.
• Minimum 6 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a precision manufacturing or automotive/industrial environment.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Demonstrated experience with APQP and full product launch cycle support.
• Working knowledge of Core Tools: PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing automation— robotics, PLCs, vision systems, or automated assembly equipment.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo for 3D modeling, part design, and engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and machining/fabrication processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present technical findings to cross-functional and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead large scale cost savings initiatives from inception through implementation.
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for assembly, CNC machining, painting/coating, material handling, and printing operations.
• Lead capital equipment justification, procurement, installation, and qualification.
• Identify and implement automation solutions to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance ergonomics on the production floor.
• Lead cross-functional projects from initiation through completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder alignment.
• Apply Core Tools (PFMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP) to ensure product quality and process capability requirements are consistently met.
• Develop and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, and tooling designs using PTC Creo.
• Lead and support APQP activities, including PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams
• Track and report on cost savings projects to support Stabilus US cost reduction targets.

Skills

Project leadership

IATF 16949

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

PPAP

Robotics

PLCs

Vision systems

PTC Creo

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Machining expertise

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

PMP

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Permanent Full Time Gastonia, NC, US

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Gastonia, NC

Reports To: Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance

Employment Type: Full-Time

No visa sponsorship available for this position

About Stabilus

Stabilus is a global leader in motion control solutions — gas springs, dampers, and electromechanical drives — with 8,000+ employees across 45 locations worldwide.

Role Overview

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer develops, and optimizes processes across assembly, machining, painting, material handling, and printing. This role drives continuous improvement, supports APQP product launches, and implements automation to enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large scale cost savings initiativesfrom inception through implementation
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for assembly, CNC machining, painting/coating, material handling, and printing operations.
• Leadcapital equipment justification, procurement, installation, andqualification..
• Identify and implement automation solutions to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance ergonomics on the production floor.
• Lead cross-functional projects from initiation through completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder alignment.
• Apply Core Tools (PFMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP) to ensure product quality and process capability requirements are consistently met.
• Develop and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, and tooling designs using PTC Creo.
• Lead and support APQP activities, including PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams
• Track and report on cost savings projects to supportStabilusUS cost reduction targets.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanicalor ElectricalEngineeringfrom an accredited university.
• Provenproject leadershipskills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams, timelines, and deliverables from concept through completion.
• Minimum 6years of manufacturing engineering experience in a precision manufacturing or automotive/industrial environment.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Demonstrated experience withAPQPand full product launch cycle support.
• Working knowledge ofCore Tools: PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
• Hands-on experience withmanufacturing automation— robotics, PLCs, vision systems, or automated assembly equipment.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo for 3D modeling, part design, and engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and machining/fabrication processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present technical findings to cross-functional and leadership teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Project Management Professional certification (PMP)
• Experience in gas spring, pneumatic, or hydraulic component manufacturing.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP systems for BOM management,work orders,etc..
• Data-driven problem-solving mindset with experience in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with paintingandpadprintingprocess.

What We Offer

• Direct impact on production performance across a global manufacturing network
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Professional development and training
• International project exposure

Stabilus is an equal opportunity employer.