Manufacturing Engineer - Automated Assembly

Bosch Group•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer - Line Planner is responsible for the daily technical performance of assigned production lines and serves as the primary engineering partner to Operations. The role helps ensure equipment, processes, and cross-functional resources work together to maintain safe, stable, and efficient production. It provides real-time visibility into line performance, coordinates issue resolution, leads escalation of production risks, and drives recovery to standard operating conditions. The position also identifies recurring issues and partners with the Process Group on long-term improvements. The role monitors production performance, supports planning and launch readiness, maintains manufacturing documentation, and drives corrective action. It interacts with Operators, Operational Technicians, Special Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers, and Leadership, and reports to Wil Richardson (ChP/MFE4). Employment is limited to individuals authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely; future work-authorization sponsorship is unavailable. Bosch states its commitment to a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
3–7 years of manufacturing engineering or production engineering experience.
Experience supporting automated high-volume manufacturing operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex production data.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Willingness to share know-how.
Detail-oriented mindset and commitment to quality and operational excellence.
Knowledge of root cause analysis methods, including 8D, A3, 5 Why, and Fishbone.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and statistical process understanding.
Knowledge of TRC and MRC.
Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, FPY, scrap, technical/organizational downtime, and cycle time.
Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MES, ERP, or production monitoring systems.
Databricks and query language experience.

Responsibilities

Own the daily technical performance of assigned production lines.
Monitor machine status, production flow, and key performance metrics.
Identify production risks and proactively communicate impacts to Operations.
Lead structured escalation of safety, quality, delivery, and equipment issues.
Coordinate cross-functional resources, including Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and the Process Group.
Document production issues and communicate them effectively.
Drive rapid problem solving to restore production to standard conditions.
Verify that corrective actions achieve expected performance.
Escalate recurring or systemic issues for long-term investigation.
Maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and engineering standards.
Support adherence to standardized work and identify opportunities to improve it based on daily observations.
Monitor production performance trends and identify emerging risks.
Support production planning through cycle time, capacity, and equipment performance analysis.
Assist with launch activities and production readiness.
Maintain accurate production reporting and follow issues through resolution.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Competitive time-away-from-work policy.
Paid time off: 16 days, up to 30 days based on seniority.
Five personal days (PAA).
Nine company-paid holidays.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
Industry-best retirement benefit.
401(k) match of 75% on the first 9% contribution.
Bosch Defined Contribution plan with 100% company-funded 401(k) contributions ranging from 2.5% to 6.5% of pay.
Student debt retirement savings match.
Profit-sharing bonus (CPrP) up to 10%.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Onsite cafeteria with multiple menu options.
Onsite Starbucks Cafe.
Onsite Bosch Store with employee discounts.
Financial planning and goal-setting resources.
Life and disability protection.