Manufacturing Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
A competitive role for manufacturing engineers with an emphasis on growth through operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Competitive salary range: $75,000 - $95,000
- Role involves significant responsibility in efficiency and quality
- Work with a team focused on continuous improvement initiatives
Pros
- Strong salary range ($75,000 - $95,000) plus bonus opportunities
- Role offers meaningful impact through process optimization and CI initiatives
- Chance to work across functions in a collaborative team environment
Cons
- 40% travel requirement, which may not suit all candidates
- Responsibilities may involve high-stress situations during project deadlines
- Possibility of extended hours depending on operational needs
Who it's for
Mid to Senior-level • Onsite with Travel
Good fit
- Experienced manufacturing engineers
- Candidates eager to drive lean manufacturing practices
- Professionals looking for impactful engineering roles
Not recommended for
- Entry-level engineers without relevant exposure
- Candidates averse to travel
- Those seeking rigid job structures without fluidity
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Manufacturing Engineer (Direct Hire)
Charlotte, NC (40% travel, mostly domestic with some international)
Job Requisition: 7535
Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000 plus bonus. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.
Summary for Manufacturing Engineer
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless communication and operational efficiency across departments. This position will work directly with the Engineering Manager and collaborate closely with supply chain and manufacturing teams to optimize production processes, enhance quality control, and deliver superior products.
Essential Functionsfor Manufacturing Engineer
- Works with Engineering Manager to deliver business objectives
- Manage machine builds in conjunction with supply chain and manufacturing.
- Analyze existing materials and methods of manufacture to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and operational efficiency.
- Lead, coach, and train on Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing Tools like VSM, 6S, Visual Mgmt, Single piece flow, GEMBA, SMED, and others.
- Assist in driving a culture of Safety and Efficiency
- Assist in costing of CI projects and impact on new and current products (ROI).
- Work closely with design engineers to aid in Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Work closely with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance to ensure product quality
Position Requirementsfor Manufacturing Engineer
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent required
- 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
- 2+ years of Continuous Improvement/Lean experience.
- Must have experience in low volume manufacturing, ideally custom equipment.
- Strong lean manufacturing knowledge, with green belt or black belt certification preferred.
- In-depth understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and/or SolidWorks a plus.
- Must be able to travel 40% annually
Preferred skills and knowledgefor Manufacturing Engineer
- Experience in machining metal, castings, and machine tool manufacturing a plus.
- Knowledge of quality lab inspection equipment such as optical comparator, micrometers, calipers, gage blocks, gages etc.
- Understanding of ERP, particularly PLM, BOM’s, Routers
- Quality focused, some experience in a regulated industry preferred.
- Thorough understanding of 6S, Visual Management, VSM, and other Lean Tools
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines and goals are met.
- Demonstrates the ability to implement change effectively, fostering adaptability and progress within the team
- Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead & train team members and effectively work cross-functionally and externally as required.
- Knowledgeable in financial impact analysis (ROI) and skilled in executing Continuous Improvement (CI) practices to optimize operational expenses
