Manufacturing Operations Engineer

Cintal, Inc. • Sanford, NC

39d • $60,000 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Manufacturing Operations Engineer to drive manufacturing process improvements and efficiency initiatives. This role involves supporting new product introductions and production readiness, analyzing and optimizing manufacturing equipment, tooling, and processes, and troubleshooting production issues. The engineer will also conduct feasibility studies, develop and validate assembly processes, support capital projects, and collaborate with various teams. A strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles is essential for improving productivity and quality in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving, and production operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
• Manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes.
• Manufacturing problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Process improvement and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience with CAD tools such as Creo and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing best practices.
• Equipment validation, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Strong analytical, technical, and project coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Creo, AutoCAD, and manufacturing engineering tools.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Project management experience and/or PMP certification.
• Lean certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Strong process improvement and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience with equipment implementation, validation, and manufacturing optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Support new product introductions and production readiness.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and recommend process improvements.
• Develop and validate assembly processes and manufacturing standards.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity and quality.
• Provide hands-on support in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Support manufacturing process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot production and equipment issues.
• Develop and optimize assembly processes.
• Support new product introductions and capital projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve quality and efficiency.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level