Manufacturing Engineer
Your mission as a Manufacturing Engineer is to support and continuously improve manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and operational efficiency. In this role, you will develop, document, and optimize production processes while supporting manufacturing teams in achieving operational targets. With a strong focus on compressor products and compressor systems, you will drive process improvements, enhance workflow efficiency, and contribute to reliable, high-quality production performance.
Key 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.
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
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.
In return, we offer
- Excellent compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan, and generous 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Health insurance / Dental insurance / Vision insurance / Life & Disability insurance, along with Maternity and Paternity Leave offered.
- Tuition Reimbursement of costs associated with job-related courses/ undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Paid time off, 3 weeks of vacation, 8 fixed holidays and up to 5 floating holidays.
Job Location
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Rockhill, South Carolina, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
