Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Plant Infra & Equipment

Auria; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Fertility benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Auria 50% match up to 8%

Long term disability

Job summary

Auria is a leading global supplier of engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, and other fiber-based solutions. The Sr Manufacturing Engineer will support multiple North America plants, manage equipment installations, and drive plant infrastructure projects with up to 50% travel.

The role requires strong project management, contractor oversight, and hands-on experience with AutoCad; travel and cross-functional collaboration will be essential across sites in North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of experience preferred in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems (thermoforming, IR ovens, hot air ovens, polyurethane foam, molding, waterjet cutting, robotics).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and contractors; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plant infrastructure for new or relocated equipment.
• Lead plant facility improvement projects and SOWs for contractors.
• Quote and manage equipment upgrades and refurbishments; schedule with vendors and Program Managers.
• Track costs against budgets and perform risk analysis for projects.
• Ensure safety procedures, including LOTO, for all contractor activities.
• Oversee equipment installations with contractors and plant personnel and ensure timely completion.
• Provide process troubleshooting support across locations and identify spare parts as needed.

Skills

Project management

Contractor management

Equipment safety systems

Electrical loads sizing

AutoCad

Technical documentation

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCad

3D CAD

Job description

Auria is a leading global supplier of engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, and other fiber-based solutions. The Sr Manufacturing Engineer will support multiple North America plants, manage equipment installations, and drive plant infrastructure projects with up to 50% travel.

The role requires strong project management, contractor oversight, and hands-on experience with AutoCad; travel and cross-functional collaboration will be essential across sites in North America.