Sr. Production Engineer - assembly, machining, plastic injection molding

Job Juncture; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing firm is seeking a Sr. Production Engineer to improve production processes at their Columbia, SC facility. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including hands-on work with high volume CNC Machining and plastic injection molding. This role involves coordinating manufacturing launches and mentoring associates. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

401K matching

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with high volume CNC Machining and plastic injection molding.
• Experience with capital equipment projects and product launches.

Responsibilities

• Implement improvements for existing production processes.
• Coordinate manufacturing launch for new products.
• Train Production and Maintenance Associates.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

3D CAD software proficiency

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Sr. Production Engineer - assembly, machining, plastic injection molding

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year

Location: Columbia, SC

Posted: October 27 2025

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Major and established international company has an opportunity for a Sr. Production Engineer at their large and high volume manufacturing site commutable to the east of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Will recommends and implement improvements to existing production processes, methods, and controls. Will develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Will coordinate the manufacturing launch for new or revised products. There are major company benefits, an attractive matching 401K, and bonus potential that can be in 2-5% annual range.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Finds problems, plans, and implements improvements for existing product and manufacturing process issues.
• Develop and maintain document quality system for new and existing programs (PFMEA, control plan, process flow, work instructions, and inspection documents).
• Performs research, development, evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of manufacturing systems, processes, and equipment to meet requirements.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Gives input to product design based on design for manufacture/design for assembly philosophy.
• Performs cost-benefit analysis for product and/or manufacturing process cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Leads or participates in Kaizen activities to ensure continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, products, components, raw materials, and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of building floor space, equipment, and tooling.
• Performs routine activities accurately and promptly per instructions and procedures.
• Train Production and Maintenance Associates to improve technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills on the production shop floor.
• Performs other work as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of engineering experience. Experience in automotive manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and create blueprints and technical documents.
• Must be proficient with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, and 2D CAD software, preferably AutoCAD.
• Must have at least 3 years of hands on experience with high volume CNC Machining and either automated assembly, and/or plastic injection molding processes.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills. Exhibits ingenuity/creativity regarding problem solving and countermeasure implementation.
• Experience calculating and analyzing OEE, scrap, and manufacturing capacity.
• Experience with capital equipment projects and new product launches while meeting APQP and ISO 9001 and/or TS 16949 standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.