Manufacturing Engineer, 2nd shift AWS - CARRJP00003254 - Charlotte, NC
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the primary technical resource supporting air-cooled chiller manufacturing operations. The role improves manufacturing processes, resolves complex production issues, supports new product introductions, and leads continuous improvement across mechanical assembly, electrical integration, controls systems, and product testing. The engineer works closely with Operations, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Product Engineering to deliver safe, efficient, and repeatable processes that meet customer quality, delivery, and cost expectations. The position calls for a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and the ability to troubleshoot issues spanning product design, assembly, controls, and testing. This is a second-shift role working Friday through Sunday, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Overtime may be needed to support production.
Requirements
- Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Technology.
- At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering or automation experience.
- Hands-on ability with mechanical tools such as taps, punches, drills, and calipers.
- Hands-on ability with electrical diagnostic tools such as multimeters and amp clamps for production-floor troubleshooting and process validation.
- Availability to work overtime as needed to support production.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Profinet, or Modbus.
- Familiarity with MES integration and data collection systems.
- Exposure to Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing principles.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support for air-cooled chiller production.
- Lead resolution of complex manufacturing issues involving mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, controls, and testing.
- Identify and eliminate manufacturing constraints affecting safety, quality, delivery, or cost.
- Support production teams in achieving operational performance objectives.
- Develop, implement, and improve processes for mechanical assembly, electrical integration, and factory testing.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality, throughput, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process flows, and standard operating procedures.
- Partner with Industrial Engineering on factory flow, capacity, and productivity improvements.
- Troubleshoot electrical assemblies, control panels, wiring systems, sensors, actuators, and communication networks.
- Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and controls documentation to support manufacturing.
- Support root cause investigations into electrical, controls, and software-related production issues.
- Develop and improve processes for electrical assembly and test operations.
- Troubleshoot mechanical assembly issues involving refrigeration systems, piping, structural assemblies, and electromechanical components.
- Improve assembly methods, tooling, fixtures, and material presentation.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering to improve manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
- Support new product launches through process development, production readiness, and manufacturing validation.
- Participate in design reviews and provide Design for Manufacturability feedback.
- Ensure manufacturing processes can meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost requirements before launch.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and process improvements on the production floor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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