SR Manufacturing Engineer

Socket.dev; Woodruff (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer in Woodruff, SC to own the equipment lifecycle, from URS to FAT/SAT, with hands-on design of jigs and fixtures and MES integration.

You will lead continuous improvement, line balancing, and ergonomic shop-floor design, collaborating with IT and Operations to deliver reliable, data-driven manufacturing outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, tooling design, and NPI.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D CAD for fixtures.
• Experience with FAT/SAT and equipment vendor management.
• Line balancing, ergonomic workstation design, and 5S.

Responsibilities

• Develop URS, RFQs, and manage equipment vendors through FAT/SAT.
• Design jigs, fixtures, and ergonomic workstations with DFA principles.
• Plan shop-floor layouts with 5S and lean principles.
• Integrate MES across lines and enable real-time KPIs.
• Lead RCA, PFMEA, and SPC under QMS/MOC.

Skills

Leadership

5+ years experience

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CAD (SolidWorks/Creo)

MES systems (SAP MES / Camstar / Plex)

Job description

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on technical leadership in assembly line design, tooling, equipment commissioning, and shop-floor digital systems. In this position, you will own the full equipment lifecycle from drafting User Requirement Specifications (URS) and designing custom jigs and fixtures in AutoCAD/3D CAD, to conducting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) / Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), line balancing, workplace ergonomics, and seamless Manufacturing Execution System (MES) integration.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES- ESSENTIAL

• Equipment Spec-Out, Vendor Management & FAT/SAT: Develop technical User Requirement Specifications (URS), functional specs, and RFQs for automated, semi-automated, and manual manufacturing equipment. Manage equipment suppliers through design reviews, fabrication, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), on-site installation, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) / commissioning.
• Tooling, Jigs & Fixture Design (AutoCAD / 3D CAD): Design, detail, and prototype custom assembly jigs, holding fixtures, ergonomic workstations, and go/no-go gauges using AutoCAD and 3D CAD. Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and apply Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to maximize repeatability and operational efficiency.
• Workplace Design, Layout & Ergonomics: Develop optimize shop-floor cell layouts, line balancing, and material flow using AutoCAD. Apply 5S, Lean cell design, and ergonomic safety standards (NIOSH/OSHA) to eliminate waste, improve takt time, and minimize operator fatigue.
• MES Integration & Shop-Floor Digitization: Partner with IT and Automation teams to integrate Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) across lines. Map operational routing, configure electronic Work Instructions (eWI), implement automated part traceability/genealogy, and enable real-time key performance metrics (OEE, yield, downtime).
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Systems: Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) using 8D and 5-Why tools. Execute Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and statistical process control (SPC) under formal Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Management of Change (MOC) protocols.
• Project Management : Lead NPI as liaison between Program team and Operations from seeding to full production, lead special projects including capex to meeting operational requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Qualifications:

• Industry Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, tooling design, production support, NPI, industrial automation, and management of change.
• CAD & Fixture Design: Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D layout) and 3D CAD (SolidWorks/Creo) for custom jig, fixture, and tooling design.
• Equipment Spec & FAT/SAT: Demonstrated success in writing equipment specifications, managing machine vendors, and executing FAT/SAT protocols.
• Workplace & Line Design: Proven track record in line balancing, ergonomic workstation design, 5S implementation, and material flow optimization.
• MES & Shop-Floor Tech: Direct experience configuring or executing workflows within a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (e.g., SAP MES, Camstar, Plex).
• Quality & Problem Solving: Hands-on expertise in PFMEA, 8D RCA, CAPA execution, SPC capability analysis (Cp/Cpk), and QMS compliance (ISO 9001 / AS9100 / IATF 16949).

Preferred Qualification:

Automation& PLC: Familiarity with PLC/SCADA architecture, automated assembly cells, or robotics integration.

Change Management: Experience leading complex equipment modifications under formal Management of Change (MOC) workflows.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use fingers and hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to thirty pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. This employee must be able to drive a car.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This role will be in an office/plant setting.
• Occasional travel to other locations including workshops, professional meetings, and conferences is required, and occasional participation in evening and weekend events is mandatory.