Automotive Remanufacturing Engineer

CRP Industries Inc Conway • Conway, SC

4h • Onsite

About The Position

This hands-on engineering role focuses on keeping vehicles on the road by transforming complex automotive components into like-new, OEM-performing remanufactured products. The engineer will be responsible for the engineering definition, repair strategy, validation, and continuous improvement of high-mix automotive remanufactured components, collaborating daily with manufacturing, quality, testing, and suppliers. CRP is a 70-year old family/veteran owned business and a leading North American supplier to the automotive and industrial service markets. The company operates remanufacturing and distribution centers across North America and is known for Quality, Service, and Trust.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of engineering experience in automotive components, electronics, mechatronics, manufacturing, or remanufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documentation; comfort maintaining structured engineering documentation.
• Structured problem-solving mindset and strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools, inspection equipment, and test systems.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, shop-floor-friendly working style.
• Willingness to learn and work within quality systems and standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or similar).
• Ability to work in and around manufacturing/testing areas; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs; occasional travel to suppliers or other company sites.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in remanufacturing.
• Willingness to learn and work within quality systems and standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or similar preferred).
• Exposure to lean / continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering research and development of remanufactured automotive components (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and mechatronic assemblies).
• Create, update, and maintain drawings, schematics, bills of material (BOMs), work instructions, repair limits, and other engineering documentation.
• Define and improve repair methods/solutions for mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical subcomponents, products, and assemblies.
• Partner with manufacturing to support disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, and end-of-line testing in a high-mix remanufacturing environment.
• Support functional/performance testing and diagnostics; interpret test results, inspection data, and failure modes to troubleshoot issues and assist with root cause analysis.
• Design and develop components, tooling, jigs, and fixtures using 3D CAD (Fusion360/SolidWorks), 2D drawings, and DFM principles.
• Support in-house manufacturing/fabrication with hands-on exposure to CNC, lathes, and end milling equipment.
• Perform/assist with PFMEA, control plans, and other quality documentation; support closure of nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Support diagnosis of vehicle communication systems (CAN bus and FlexRay) issues for remanufactured products, and help manage configuration/software revisions as needed.
• Support supplier interactions related to components, repairs, and technical issues; ensure sourced components meet CRP Industries requirements.
• Contribute to cost, yield, and continuous improvement initiatives through repair optimization, improved reuse rates, and process efficiencies.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits beginning the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off – 18 days per year (starts accruing from day one)
• 401(k) plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance at no charge
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• A “One Team” attitude where we treat each other like family, with a culture of learning and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees