Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Employbridge; Manning (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support operations in Manning, SC. The role focuses on optimizing production processes, improving quality, and driving continuous improvement across welding, laser cutting, fabrication, and line operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, hands-on problem-solving skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with production, quality, and engineering teams to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong background supporting manufacturing operations, production processes, and industrial environments.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working cross-functionally with production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience (preferred).
• Experience with welding, laser cutting, metal fabrication, or production line operations (preferred).
• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives (preferred).
• Experience resolving complex manufacturing and production challenges (preferred).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems and procedures (preferred).
• Experience within aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, metal fabrication, or related manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Benefits available after eligibility period (preferred).
• Long-term growth and advancement potential (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support and improve daily manufacturing operations, production efficiency, and product quality.
• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions.
• Analyze production methods and recommend process improvements to increase productivity and consistency.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support for welding, laser cutting, fabrication, and production line operations.
• Partner with production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, downtime elimination, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with process standardization and manufacturing best practices.
• Support engineering projects related to process optimization and production performance.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Manning, SC | $80,000-$104,000 | On-Site | Direct Hire

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations, optimize production processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys solving complex production challenges, improving operational efficiency, and collaborating across manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams. The manufacturing environment includes welding, laser cutting, fabrication, and production line operations.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve daily manufacturing operations, production efficiency, and product quality
• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions
• Analyze production methods and recommend process improvements to increase productivity and consistency
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Provide technical support for welding, laser cutting, fabrication, and production line operations
• Partner with production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, downtime elimination, and operational efficiency
• Assist with process standardization and manufacturing best practices
• Support engineering projects related to process optimization and production performance

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Strong background supporting manufacturing operations, production processes, and industrial environments
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working cross-functionally with production, quality, and engineering teams
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently in a hands-on manufacturing environment

Preferred

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience with welding, laser cutting, metal fabrication, or production line operations
• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience resolving complex manufacturing and production challenges
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems and procedures
• Experience within aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, metal fabrication, or related manufacturing environments
• Benefits available after eligibility period
• Long-term growth and advancement potential

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
• Ability to work on-site in Manning, SC
• Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates