Manufacturing Technology Engineer (Mechatronics and Humanoid Assembly)

Schaeffler • Fort Mill, SC, SC

24d

About The Position

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing technology for the production of new and existing Schaeffler products. The role applies statistical and digital measures to improve quality, efficiency, sustainability, and robustness; investigates processes and fine-tunes equipment and process setups; and reviews technology launches for product and material feasibility, cycle-time impact, tooling, and quality.

The engineer supports production by investigating and sustainably resolving issues, creates process and equipment documentation, and applies applicable standards and norms. The role also develops and negotiates equipment and tool specifications with suppliers, defines and validates requirements for production equipment and manufacturing technologies, and collaborates with Schaeffler manufacturing technology groups and functions including Purchasing, IT, Maintenance, and Quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Computer literacy, including spreadsheets, word processing, database software, and project management in a Windows environment.
• Familiarity with Advanced Quality Planning Techniques.
• Proficiency in Failure Mode Effects Analysis and statistical process controls.
• Light programming proficiency across multiple languages, including Python, Java, or C++, for integrating and customizing technology solutions.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without an employment visa or other sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or another engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Realize the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing technology for new and existing products.
• Initiate, drive, and coordinate manufacturing technology development, implementation, and optimization using statistical measures for quality, efficiency, sustainability, and robustness.
• Investigate processes and fine-tune equipment and process setups, considering product, material, tooling, and location.
• Review new technology launches for product design and material feasibility, cycle-time impact, tool definition, and quality.
• Support production in identifying and sustainably resolving production issues, including troubleshooting based on production data and statistical and digital measures.
• Create manufacturing process documentation, including equipment and technology release documents and setup instructions.
• Apply defined process and equipment standards and relevant international and regional manufacturing technology norms.
• Develop and negotiate equipment and tool specifications with suppliers, including timing and investment; specify validation requirements and validate equipment, manufacturing technologies, and related tools.
• Collaborate with Schaeffler Operations manufacturing technology networks, divisions, business divisions, business units, regional groups, and central functions such as Purchasing, IT, Maintenance, and Quality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) matching contributions up to 6%.
• Skill-development workshops and ongoing learning and development programs, including access to Schaeffler Academy.
• Wellness programs and resources supporting physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

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