Manufacturing Engineer

AMBAC International•Elgin, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AMBAC International is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to provide plant support and serve as the primary liaison between Engineering and Production for the Fuel Pump and Injector production lines and the Machining area at its Elgin, South Carolina facility. The role focuses on hands-on production support, resolving manufacturing issues, and improving processes, quality, and production efficiency in a fast-paced environment. The engineer owns day-to-day production issue resolution and helps establish a structured, repeatable problem-solving approach. This position works with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and leadership to keep processes, tooling, and equipment aligned with safe, efficient, high-quality manufacturing. It is an individual-contributor role that calls for operating managerially while collaborating across teams. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, approximately 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional Fridays as needed to support operational and business needs. AMBAC describes itself as an employee-owned manufacturer serving industries including agriculture, aviation, and defense, and emphasizes operational excellence, continuous improvement, precision, and shared success.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a related role.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to act as a liaison between engineering and production or shop-floor teams.
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Strong root-cause problem-solving skills and demonstrated experience implementing structured methods such as 8D, 5-Why, DMAIC, or fishbone analysis.
Ability to interpret production and process data, make decisions, and exercise sound engineering judgment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and work with professionalism and accountability.
Ability to operate managerially while functioning as an individual contributor.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fuel systems, fuel pumps, injectors, precision machining, or precision-machined components.
Automotive manufacturing background; long-tenured automotive experience is a strong plus.
CNC programming and troubleshooting experience.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
Proficiency with CAD software, particularly SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

Provide production support and serve as the primary point of contact between Engineering and Production for the Fuel Pump and Injector production lines and Machining area.
Own day-to-day production issue resolution, identify root causes, and implement permanent corrective actions.
Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures for Fuel Pump and Injector production and Machining operations.
Implement and champion structured, repeatable problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5-Why, and DMAIC.
Lead or support Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives on assigned production lines and in the Machining area.
Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
Partner with Quality to resolve nonconformances and reduce scrap and rework.
Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities.
Collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptime, including CNC and machining equipment.
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and improve throughput.
Communicate production issues, risks, and recovery plans across Engineering, Production, and leadership.
Ensure processes meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.