Senior Manufacturing Engineer — Automation & Improvement

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

Job summary

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

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional projects, apply PFMEA/MSA/SPC/PPAP tools, and deliver cost-saving initiatives while maintaining rigorous GD&T

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 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 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.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Process optimization

Automation understanding

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Tools

PTC Creo

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

PPAP

GD&T

Job description

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

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional projects, apply PFMEA/MSA/SPC/PPAP tools, and deliver cost-saving initiatives while maintaining rigorous GD&T