Manufacturing Engineer
Title - Manufacturing Engineer
Location - Greensboro, NC
Position Overview:
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for improving the performance, reliability, and capability of manufacturing equipment and tooling across roll forming, press operations, automation, and assembly processes. This role leads the design, improvement, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems to reduce downtime, improve quality, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Through hands-on problem solving and data-driven analysis, this role identifies and resolves equipment and process issues, enhances system capability, and supports new product introduction. The position also leads capital projects, supports automation integration, and ensures equipment and tooling solutions are robust, efficient, and scalable. Working cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams, this position plays a critical role in driving sustainable performance improvements and alignment on continuous improvement initiatives.
As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will:
Equipment & Tooling Engineering
- Design, develop, and improve tooling and equipment across roll forming, press operations, and assembly processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors on tooling design, procurement, and implementation.
- Optimize machine setups, changeovers, and tooling performance to reduce downtime and scrap.
- Work effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams.
- Build strong partnerships to align equipment performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
- Perform all other duties & special projects assigned.
As the Manufacturing Engineer, you should have:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical (preferred), Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, with significant exposure to roll forming and press processes.
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and familiar with Lean tools.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; able to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with roll forming mills and tooling design (flower design, pass progression, cutoff tooling).
- Familiarity with PLCs, automation, and inline quality systems.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification.
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