Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication & Automation

Synerfac Inc; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Inc in Butner, NC seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own process performance on the production floor. You will work hands-on with production teams, program CNC equipment, and drive measurable gains in quality, throughput, and safety.

The ideal candidate has deep sheet metal fabrication knowledge, strong CNC and robotics experience, and a continuous improvement mindset, with ISO 9001:2015 exposure and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in metal fabrication.
• Hands-on CNC programming across laser, punch, and press brake.
• Experience with robotic welding and bending; MIG and spot welding.
• Ability to design fixtures and tooling and document processes.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 and MRP/ERP platforms.
• Experience with Baan ERP and conveyorized powder coat lines preferred.
• Six Sigma training; familiarity with Trumpf, Amada, Prima Power or similar equipment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for fabrication, welding, powder coat finishing, and assembly operations.
• Write and refine CNC programs for laser, punch, press brake, and machining equipment.
• Program, troubleshoot, and improve robotic welding and robotic bending cells.
• Design and build fixtures, tooling, and workholding to improve production efficiency.
• Create and maintain work instructions, routings, and engineering work orders.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement projects that reduce cost and raise throughput.
• Partner with quality, maintenance, and production leaders to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Evaluate new equipment and automation opportunities and lead projects through implementation.

Skills

CNC programming

Robotic welding

Robotic bending

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ISO 9001 knowledge

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Baan ERP

Job description

Synerfac Inc in Butner, NC seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own process performance on the production floor. You will work hands-on with production teams, program CNC equipment, and drive measurable gains in quality, throughput, and safety.

The ideal candidate has deep sheet metal fabrication knowledge, strong CNC and robotics experience, and a continuous improvement mindset, with ISO 9001:2015 exposure and experience with ERP systems.