Manufacturing Operations Engineer

About the role

Cintal is a forward-thinking global technology company that develops and provides cutting-edge products and services to industries including heavy equipment, industrial, defense, agriculture, and medical. The company leverages advanced technologies to reduce product costs, shorten design and development lead times, and accelerate the introduction of high-quality products to market.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Support new product introductions and production readiness.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and recommend process improvements.
• Develop and validate assembly processes and manufacturing standards.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity and quality.
• Provide hands-on support in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving, and production operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Skills

Required Technical Skills

• Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
• Manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes.
• Manufacturing problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Process improvement and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience with CAD tools such as Creo and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing best practices.
• Equipment validation, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Strong analytical, technical, and project coordination skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Creo, AutoCAD, and manufacturing engineering tools.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Project management experience and/or PMP certification.
• Lean certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Strong process improvement and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience with equipment implementation, validation, and manufacturing optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year; prorated based on start date.
• Access to company medical insurance, including dental and vision.
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short- or long-term disabilities or long-term care needs.
• 401(k) eligibility with employer contribution annually.
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis.
• Yearly bonus based on company performance.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $60,000 – $72,000 USD per year (NC-Sanford).