Manufacturing Engineer
ASSA ABLOY Group · Mocksville, NC · 1 wk ago
EngineeringInternship
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Ensure equipment and tooling readiness for new product integration.
- Equipment Performance & Reliability
- Identify and eliminate equipment issues impacting uptime, quality, or safety.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for mechanical failures.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies through equipment analysis and design improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement in OEE and equipment reliability.
- Automation & Process Integration
- Support implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated systems.
- Collaborate with controls and automation engineers to ensure proper system integration.
- Improve performance of conveyors, robotics, sensors, and automated handling systems.
- Identify automation opportunities to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
- Technical Problem Solving & Process Support
- Provide hands-on engineering support to production to resolve equipment and process issues.
- Conduct structured root cause analysis using data and observation.
- Improve process capability by addressing mechanical variation and system limitations.
- Analyze equipment and process data to identify trends and opportunities.
- Facility Layout & Material Flow (Mechanical Integration)
- Support layout improvements with focus on equipment placement, accessibility, and material handling efficiency.
- Ensure proper integration of machinery, tooling, and automation within the production areas.
- Aid in capacity planning based on equipment capability and constraints.
- Project Engineering & Implementation
- Lead and support capital equipment and process improvement projects from concept through execution.
- Develop equipment specifications and evaluate technical solutions.
- Coordinate with vendors, integrators, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
- Evaluate cost, performance, and ROI of engineering solutions.
- Documentation & Technical Standards
- Create and maintain equipment drawings, tooling documentation, and technical standards.
- Develop setup procedures, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance documentation.
- Read, interpret, and update CAD models and engineering drawings as needed.
- Collaboration & Communication
- 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.
- 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.
- Leverage Lean/Six Sigma certification.
- Other Requirements
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuous learner with a focus on personal development and adaptability.
- Willingness to be visible on the shop floor and engage with team members daily.
- Commitment to “Walk the Talk” leadership, setting the standard for compliance and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Assumes other duties as assigned by leadership.
- Must be able to lift 45 lbs. unassisted with or without reasonable accommodation, continuously and frequently overhead.
- Continuously and/or frequently required to lift, carry, push, or pull objects ranging from 45 lbs. to 80 lbs. Weights over 45 lbs. require teamwork of at least 2 people.
- Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time (8-12 hours daily).
- Must be able to move about the manufacturing floor safely and efficiently.
- Bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs and/or ladders may be required for specific work tasks.
- Ability to perform tasks that require using hands, wrists, and fingers.
- Ability to work in loud, fast paced industrial environment with exposure to moving machinery and parts.
- Manual dexterity and hand to eye coordination with hand/power tools.
- Occasionally work in tight and confined spaces, use ladders, and work in high spaces.
- Frequent use of computer, keyboard, tablet, and/or scanner may be required for specific work tasks.
- Must be able to work in hot and cold environments.
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Time Off
- A 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution)
- and more!
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
- Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go.
- With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world.
- Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
- As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities.
- Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
- As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
- Mocksville, NC, US, 27028
- Nearst Major Market: Salem