Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Employbridge; Manning (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations, optimize processes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a hands-on manufacturing environment in South Carolina. You will collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to boost efficiency and resolve production challenges.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of related experience, strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills, and a proven track record in Lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in improving manufacturing processes and production efficiency.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations and production activities.
• Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and workflow.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and production issues and implement solutions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support processes involving welding, laser cutting, fabrication, and production line operations.
• Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and downtime.
• Create and update work instructions and standardized operating procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and support to production personnel.

Skills

Process Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations, optimize manufacturing processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role will work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve efficiency, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and support overall operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment and contributing directly to process improvements and production success.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations and production activities.
• Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and workflow.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and production issues and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing processes involving welding, laser cutting, fabrication, and production line operations.
• Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing waste and downtime.
• Create and update work instructions and standardized operating procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and support to production personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong background supporting manufacturing and production operations.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes and production efficiency.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with welding, laser cutting, metal fabrication, or production line operations.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience implementing process improvements and reducing operational inefficiencies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and standards.
• Background in aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, or similar manufacturing industries.
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Career growth and advancement potential

This position is ideal for a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys improving processes, solving complex production challenges, and supporting high-performance manufacturing operations. To be considered for this role, must have a minimum of 10 years experience in a related manufacturing field/setting.