Manufacturing Engineer I

ALTEN Technology USA•Greenville, SC

5h•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that partners with clients across aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, rail, and other industries. As part of the global ALTEN Group, it supports product development from consulting through full project outsourcing. The company describes a culture focused on mentorship, career growth, and employee support. The Manufacturing Engineer I develops, implements, and optimizes manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency. The role supports production by troubleshooting process issues, conducting root cause analysis and workflow studies, and implementing corrective actions. It creates and maintains manufacturing documentation, interprets engineering drawings and technical schematics, develops schematics and cabinet models, and manages document control. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams, monitors KPIs, promotes workplace safety, and manages multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Greenville, South Carolina, and is 100% onsite. The salary range is $60,000–$70,000 annually; the actual offer depends on factors including location, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. ALTEN USA is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
0–3 years of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or industrial manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
Experience with industrial manufacturing processes and technical problem-solving.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and diagrams and create schematics and cabinet models.
Experience creating process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet project deadlines.
Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams.
Experience maintaining document control systems and managing technical documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or Inventor.
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
Knowledge of FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and corrective action methodologies.
Exposure to automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
Lean Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
Support production operations by troubleshooting manufacturing and process-related issues and implementing corrective actions.
Apply Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies to reduce waste and improve performance.
Conduct root cause analysis, process evaluations, and workflow studies to identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
Create and maintain process flows, standard work instructions, operating procedures, and training materials.
Interpret engineering drawings, elementary diagrams, and technical schematics to support manufacturing activities.
Develop schematics and cabinet models in support of engineering and production teams.
Maintain document control systems and ensure personnel use current revisions of drawings and technical documentation.
Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams to support manufacturing objectives.
Monitor KPIs and analyze data to drive process improvements and operational excellence.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies and promote a safe manufacturing environment.
Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established deadlines in a fast-paced environment.