Sr Manufacturing Engineer

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

Description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. We are currently searching for Sr Manufacturing Engineer to join our Corporate Engineering Team. This role can be based within any of our North America plants, and will be determined upon the successful candidate’s location. This role will support our locations with management of installations of new equipment and plant infrastructure, process related support and help with equipment downtime recovery and require up to 50% travel to support our plants within the North America region.

What you will do:

• Plant infrastructure preparation for new or relocated equipment.
• Plant facility improvement projects.
• Formalize detailed SOWs for contractor/ rigging quoting activities.
• Quote new equipment when required.
• Quote refurbishment of equipment.
• Complete scheduling from Equipment Vendors, Contractors, Program Managers.
• Cost tracking for each project against approved budget amounts.
• Conduct risk analysis for each project and complete appropriate Auria documentation including contractor review and signoff.
• Use Auto Cad for layout and other design projects.
• Oversee and manage equipment installations with contractors and or plant personnel including timing and costs.
• Conduct Safety Training for all contractors or sub-contractors, completing JSA for each contractor discipline and other appropriate information required for the project. Ensure that Plant Safety Presentation is reviewed and all contractors sign in and out daily.
• Ensure LOTO/control of hazardous energy is adhered to by contractors for the specific equipment included in the project.
• Support the manufacturing sites with process troubleshooting and or improvements
• Assist Auria locations with equipment issues.
• Assist with identifying spare parts for equipment.
• Extensive overtime and weekend work.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation & Long Term Disability (LTD)

What you will bring:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience
• 7-10 years of experience in a previous role, preferred

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 50% to North America based plants

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems involving thermoforming, IR ovens, hot air ovens, polyurethane foam, molding, waterjet cutting and robotics
• Ability to manage multiple projects and contractors
• Knowledge of equipment safety systems and the use of those systems related to manufacturing equipment
• Understanding of electrical loads and sizing of components.
• Ability to use AutoCad for design and layout work, 3D Cad preferred but not required.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and scope of work for plant infrastructure requirements and equipment installations
• Ability to communicate cross functionally with both plant and corporate teams