Manufacturing Engineer

Technibilt Ltd dba Wanzl NA•Newton, NC

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer performs professional engineering work in support of day-to-day operations and general services. The role supports production, the tool room, and maintenance while improving manufacturing processes, introducing new products, and reducing costs. It also involves developing and maintaining process and technical documentation, supporting operational training, leading projects, and maintaining manufacturing planning data such as bills of materials, routings, and work centers. WNA is a solution provider serving retail and distribution markets, with approximately 500 employees and about $200 million in sales. It is headquartered in the Charlotte Metro Area, North Carolina, and is part of the Wanzl Group, which operates 12 plants in 8 countries.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Technology, with 3–5 years of equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of the company.
Fluency with 2D and 3D CAD software.
Hands-on approach.
Experience with MRP software, including entering and maintaining bills of materials and routings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Self-motivated.
Effective planning, organizational, and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to multitask, establish priorities, and follow them.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in metalworking, preferably involving 3D wire bending, resistance welding, forming, robotics, automation, or material handling.
SolidWorks experience.
Fabrication, welding, robotics, CMM operation, CNC programming, or assembly experience.
Experience in the automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, or food industry.

Responsibilities

Implement lean and 5S principles and create and drive KPI improvement plans based on CMMS and OEE data.
Implement new processes or process modifications for new product introductions and cost savings.
Provide engineering support for production, the tool room, and maintenance.
Support operations through process documentation, equipment maintenance, and operator and setup training, including creating work instructions.
Create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, including preventive maintenance materials, process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, operator and setup work instructions, drawings, and engineering change requests.
Lead projects, including providing justification and audit data for capital expenditures, cost reduction, and new product introduction.
Develop and model processes, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and check fixtures using SolidWorks.
Set up and maintain bills of materials, routings, and work centers, and develop standard procedures for maintaining this data.
Support sales, customer service, procurement, and design by generating quotes, bills of materials, and routings.
Perform other duties as assigned.