Manufacturing Engineer

This role focuses on supporting and continuously improving manufacturing operations with an emphasis on safety, quality, cost, and operational efficiency. You will develop, document, and optimize production processes while driving process improvements and workflow efficiency for compressor products and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes and work instructions for compressor systems.
• Support assembly, testing, and validation activities for compressor systems in accordance with quality and performance requirements.
• Improve production efficiency by applying lean manufacturing principles (e.g., JIT, Kanban).
• Design and optimize production line layouts and assembly flows for compressor packages and sub-assemblies.
• Analyze labor standards, cycle times, and capacity requirements for compressor system production lines.
• Measure and optimize assembly times and analyze processing stages across production areas to ensure balanced workflows.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, and Production teams to support both standard and customized products.
• Ensure Bill of Materials (BOM), routings, and specifications align with manufacturing capabilities and quality standards.
• Support the introduction of new compressor systems, design updates, equipment, and process improvements.
• Identify manufacturing risks and non-conformities, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive digitalization, traceability, and data-driven manufacturing improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering, preferably within compressor, rotating equipment, or industrial machinery environments.
• Experience with or working knowledge of compressor systems or similar industrial equipment is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and production system design.
• Experience developing and maintaining production documentation, standard work routines, and process optimization initiatives.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly instructions, and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, as well as manufacturing documentation tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing and shop-floor environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive flexible benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan match in addition to an automatic contribution.
• Paid time off package that includes sick time, vacation, fixed holidays, and a floating holiday.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement programs for job-related courses or higher education degrees.
• Paid training.
• Excellent paternal, adoption, and maternal leave.

Location

This is an on-site role at our office in Rock Hill, SC, South Carolina, United States.