Manufacturing Engineer
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, North Charleston, SC, United States
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Manufacturing Engineer
Country/Region: US
Location: Charleston, SC, US, 29418
Req ID 86880 | North Charleston, SC, United States WABCO Compressor Manufacturing Co
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness. This role supports production operations by developing standardized work, validating processes, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Engineer collaborates closely with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure products are manufactured to specifications while meeting delivery, cost, and performance objectives. The position plays a key role in introducing new products and process changes, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles, and ensuring compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Position Responsibilities
Help lead our lean transformation and Continual Improvement Process.
Effective implementation of corrective actions to help drive and meet our Zero PPM target.
Handle product changes, which are relevant to the assembly line and document the product and process changes.
Continually updating the Machine System Design (MSD) for various scenarios, workstation standards, line side standards.
Establish EHS FMEA for the workstations and implement improvement points. Experienced with updating and maintaining APQP documentation within IQRM software.
Purchase capital equipment for process expansion/improvements.
Develop and maintain plant layout to optimize production and inventory storage.
Assigned areas of responsibility for the manufacturing and assembly process to maintain and drive safety, quality and productivity improvements.
Improve profitability through automation and cycle time reduction.
Essential Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
5+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment within the automotive industry.
Lean + Six Sigma Manufacturing knowledge to improve the material and information flow (i.e. non-value adding activities elimination).
FMEA and Control Plan Experience.
PLC and or programming experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
What We Offer:
A supportive collaborative team environment.
Annual Incentive Plan.
Paid Vacation.
401k Plan.
Health Care Benefits.
Paid Holidays.
Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities.
Be part of our ZF team as Manufacturing Engineer and apply now!
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer
and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.
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Manufacturing Engineer
Country/Region: US
Location: Charleston, SC, US, 29418
Req ID 86880 | North Charleston, SC, United States WABCO Compressor Manufacturing Co
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness. This role supports production operations by developing standardized work, validating processes, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Engineer collaborates closely with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure products are manufactured to specifications while meeting delivery, cost, and performance objectives. The position plays a key role in introducing new products and process changes, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles, and ensuring compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Position Responsibilities
Help lead our lean transformation and Continual Improvement Process.
Effective implementation of corrective actions to help drive and meet our Zero PPM target.
Handle product changes, which are relevant to the assembly line and document the product and process changes.
Continually updating the Machine System Design (MSD) for various scenarios, workstation standards, line side standards.
Establish EHS FMEA for the workstations and implement improvement points. Experienced with updating and maintaining APQP documentation within IQRM software.
Purchase capital equipment for process expansion/improvements.
Develop and maintain plant layout to optimize production and inventory storage.
Assigned areas of responsibility for the manufacturing and assembly process to maintain and drive safety, quality and productivity improvements.
Improve profitability through automation and cycle time reduction.
Essential Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
5+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment within the automotive industry.
Lean + Six Sigma Manufacturing knowledge to improve the material and information flow (i.e. non-value adding activities elimination).
FMEA and Control Plan Experience.
PLC and or programming experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
What We Offer:
A supportive collaborative team environment.
Annual Incentive Plan.
Paid Vacation.
401k Plan.
Health Care Benefits.
Paid Holidays.
Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities.
Be part of our ZF team as Manufacturing Engineer and apply now!
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer
and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.
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