Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineerMocksville, NC Area (open to relocation)Salary: $85,000-$110,000+ (flexibility for exceptional candidates)Our client is a global manufacturer seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support advanced machining operations within a large-scale manufacturing facility.This position will play a key role in process improvement, capital equipment implementation, tooling development, manufacturing projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting machining environments and working closely with production, engineering, and operations teams.ResponsibilitiesLead manufacturing projects from concept through implementationDevelop and improve machining and manufacturing processesSupport capital equipment selection, installation, and commissioningDesign and implement tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aidsAnalyze and resolve manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving techniquesSupport continuous improvement and productivity initiativesDevelop manufacturing documentation, workflows, and process standardsPartner with engineering, operations, suppliers, and quality teams to improve performanceSupport new product introduction and process development activitiesPromote safe manufacturing practices and operational excellenceQualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering disciplineManufacturing engineering experience in a machining environment and/or supporting machining operations preferredRecent engineering graduates with strong machining, manufacturing, design, capstone, Formula SAE, Baja, robotics, machining lab, CNC, or senior project experience are also encouraged to applyKnowledge of CNC-based manufacturing processesExperience with tooling, fixtures, process development, or manufacturing projectsAbility to troubleshoot manufacturing and production issuesStrong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerancesExperience with CAD software and manufacturing technologiesExcellent communication and project management skillsPreferred ExperienceCapital equipment implementationContinuous improvement / Lean ManufacturingManufacturing process optimizationPrecision machining environmentsNew product introduction (NPI/NPD)Root cause analysis and corrective actionsWhy Consider This OpportunityStable global manufacturerDay-one benefitsStrong retirement programEmployee stock programLong-term career growth opportunitiesHigh visibility engineering projectsCollaborative engineering environmentExperience supporting machining, CNC operations, tooling, fixtures, workholding, manufacturing process development, production equipment, capital projects, process optimization, engineering drawings, tolerancing, and precision manufacturing environments are all highly valued. Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Machining, Process Engineering, Tooling Design, Fixture Design, CAD, Manufacturing Processes, Capital Projects, Lean Manufacturing, GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, New Product Introduction, Continuous Improvement, Precision Machining.