About this role
We are looking for a talented Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Corporate organization in North Charleston, SC.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Lead manufacturing projects from planning through implementation, ensuring safety requirements, production goals, business objectives, and product specifications are successfully achieved.
- Improve manufacturing performance by applying engineering expertise and manufacturing best practices to optimize equipment, processes, and production efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, increase productivity, enhance quality, and support operational excellence.
- Establish and standardize manufacturing methods and procedures that promote consistency, efficiency, and compliance with company standards.
- Influence key business leaders, stakeholders, and external partners to gain alignment, remove barriers, and ensure project success.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external resources to deliver manufacturing projects on time, within scope, and with measurable business value.
- Leverage advanced manufacturing knowledge to solve complex production challenges and implement innovative solutions that improve operations.
- Build strong relationships and coach stakeholders across the organization, fostering collaboration, capability development, and long-term manufacturing success.
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will provide technical leadership for Bearing Housing, Compressor Cover, and Disassembly operations at the Charleston ReCon Plant. This position is responsible for developing technicians, leading capital projects, supporting daily production through root cause analysis and problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong machining expertise, CNC programming knowledge, and experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations, including Okuma mills and lathes. Preferred Technical Experience
- Extensive CNC machining experience in a production manufacturing environment.
- Experience with CNC mills and lathes, particularly Okuma machining platforms.
- Ability to read, write, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs utilizing G-Code and M-Code.
- Experience leading continuous improvement and capital projects within machining operations.
- Experience supporting disassembly and reconditioning operations for engines, turbochargers, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar mechanical components is strongly preferred.
- Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies including A3, 5 Why, Fishbone, and data-driven analysis techniques.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process optimization.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, and Supply Chain to achieve plant objectives.