Manufacturing Engineer

Danaher Corporation•Duncan, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes that enable successful introduction, production, and continuous improvement of company products. This role applies engineering expertise to process design, tooling development, supplier manufacturing strategies, and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, cost competitiveness, and overall operational performance. This position reports to the Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Lead and is part of the Manufacturing Engineering team located in Duncan, SC and will be an on-site role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering preferred) with a minimum of two (2) years professional experience (preferred).
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of production control/ERP Systems
Experience with lean manufacturing tools and methodologies (Standard Work, SMED, TPM, 5S, etc.)
Experience identifying and implementing improvements to processes, fixtures, jigs, and tooling

Nice To Haves

Work experience in electronics and machine maintenance.
Experience leading technical projects
Ability to view and manipulate CAD drawings (AutoCAD or other)

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes, routings, procedures, testing methods, and standard work to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production that meets quality requirements.
Design, develop, and implement fixtures, jigs, tooling, and manufacturing solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen activities to reduce process variation, eliminate waste, improve equipment reliability, optimize cell design, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.
Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues, including process breakdowns, equipment malfunctions, product nonconformances, and material disposition decisions, while implementing sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by leading the transfer of products from development into manufacturing and ensuring production readiness through robust process design and implementation.