At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Kinston · Greensboro
About the role
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Manufacturing Engineer to support production excellence through process validation, cycle time analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- The ideal candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing environment, conducting time studies, identifying process inefficiencies, and implementing data-driven improvements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular shop floor observations to evaluate production execution and verify compliance with established manufacturing processes and standards.
- Perform cycle time studies and validate operational cycle times against planned production standards.
- Analyze gaps between planned and actual cycle times, identifying root causes of deviations and inefficiencies.
- Utilize Pareto analysis and other analytical tools to prioritize process improvement opportunities and quantify performance gaps.
- Develop and recommend corrective action plans to address cycle time losses and improve overall manufacturing performance.
- Identify non-value-added activities and opportunities to reduce waste, improve productivity, and increase throughput.
- Assess production execution against planned schedules and support corrective actions when performance gaps are identified.
- Maintain and update manufacturing routing data, cycle times, and operational information within SAP or similar ERP systems.
- Support industrial performance assessments through accurate data analysis and reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, logistics, and planning to drive operational improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience in a manufacturing, production, or shop floor environment.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing and industrial engineering principles.
- Experience conducting cycle time analyses, time studies, and root cause investigations.
- Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems used in manufacturing operations.
- Ability to perform data analysis and translate findings into actionable process improvement recommendations.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, waste reduction techniques, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with Six Sigma tools and methodologies is preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Mentorship
Workplace
- Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required as a condition of hire.
Skills
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Pareto Analysis
