Production Engineer

US Conec • Hickory, NC

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About The Position

US Conec is seeking a Production Engineer to analyze, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes that drive operational efficiency, product quality, and productivity. The role partners closely with Production, RD&E, and Quality teams to solve technical challenges, implement process improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2–4 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to effectively present technical information and recommendations to leadership.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production systems, and industry standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement tools.
• Experience conducting process capability studies and equipment validations.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis methodologies and statistical problem-solving techniques.
• Experience developing manufacturing work instructions and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes and workflows to identify opportunities to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Design, implement, and monitor process improvements that support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.
• Conduct time studies, motion studies, and process evaluations to establish standard work and production benchmarks.
• Investigate production issues using structured problem-solving methodologies and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with RD&E, Quality, and Operations teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and improve process performance.
• Develop, maintain, and update manufacturing documentation, including standard operating procedures, process instructions, and quality standards.
• Create detailed documentation for tooling, fixtures, machine setups, and production processes.
• Validate machine capabilities and process performance to ensure repeatable, consistent manufacturing results.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects focused on waste reduction, efficiency gains, and process optimization.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential.
• Four weeks of PTO plus paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for career growth within a global technology leader.

What This Job Offers

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