Inside the RoleThe Manufacturing Engineer role is responsible for advanced problem solving and continuous improvement of PinPoint Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), DC torque tooling systems, production traceability, and quality validation processes. This position serves as the primary technical subject matter expert for MES architecture, fastening controls, process validation, and manufacturing system integration.
Posting InformationWe provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.
Position offers a starting salary range of $104,000 - $133,000 USDPay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
What You Drive at DTNA - Serve as site subject matter expert for PinPoint MES.
- Configure and maintain MES workflows, process complete confirmation (Operation self-check), quality gates, traceability logic, and production routing.
- Lead integration of MES with PLCs, barcode scanners, torque controllers, printers, and enterprise systems.
- Serve as technical lead for DC torque tools, controllers, fastening strategies, and torque traceability systems.
- Perform root cause problem solving of MES, torque, and production system failures.
- Analyze torque and production data to improve process capability and first-pass yield.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve productivity.
- Support launches, engineering changes, and capital projects.
- Liaison in procuring and tracing torque tools repair.
Knowledge You Should Bring - Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline and 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, A3, PDCA, and DMAIC.
- Basic experience with AI-assisted tools for problem-solving, communication, and productivity
- Demonstrated teamwork skills, including cross-functional collaboration
- Understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes & downstream impacts
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Project)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional Candidates Might Have - 5+ years supporting PinPoint MES or equivalent MES platform.
- Extensive experience with Atlas Copco, Cleco, Desoutter, Stanley, or similar DC torque systems.
- Basic experience with AI-assisted tools for problem-solving, communication, and productivity.
- PLC Programming and MES connectivity.
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Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
High Point, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Schedule Type:Onsite
Additional Information- This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
- Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
- Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
- Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
- EEO - Disabled/Veterans
