Role: Manufacturing Engineer (Automation, PLC, Robotics & Line Optimization)
Location: Liberty, NC - Onsite
Overtime: 25%
Travel: 15%
Pay rate: $55 to $60/hr on W2
Job overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to support and optimize automated production operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring equipment readiness, maintaining operational performance, and driving continuous improvement across production lines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working in a collaborative team environment (supporting other Engineers, Construction Management Group, Technicians, Vendors, General Contractors, etc.) to achieve project milestones.
- Performing machine trials and confirmation activities prior to daily line operations to verify equipment readiness and support a stable startup
- Supporting daily production to maintain operational availability, yield, and overall line performance
- Documenting major breakdowns, abnormal conditions, root causes, and implemented countermeasures
- Leading and supporting structured problem-solving activities to eliminate recurring issues and improve process reliability
- Partnering with production, maintenance, and other support groups to strengthen performance and resolve technical issues
- Supporting the development of other teams by providing technical guidance and hands-on problem-solving support
- Driving activities aligned with project KPIs, production targets, and continuous improvement objectives
- Troubleshooting, optimizing, and improving automated equipment to reduce downtime and enhance line efficiency
Required skills:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field or 5+ years equivalent
- A strong understanding of manufacturing systems, production equipment, and line operations
- Experience troubleshooting equipment issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective countermeasures
- The ability to perform machine trials, confirm equipment readiness, and support stable line startup
- A disciplined approach to documenting breakdowns, abnormalities, and corrective actions
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on sustainable results
- The ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, production teams, maintenance, and other support groups
- A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational availability, yield, and KPI achievement
- Strong communication and coordination skills to align cross-functional teams and drive action
- The initiative and ownership needed to support both daily operations and longer-term improvement activities
- The flexibility to support multiple lines, projects, and technical priorities as needed
Please send resume ASAP.