Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, aprecision manufacturing and engineering company serving the aerospace and defense industries, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Spartanburg, SC.

They will support process optimization, equipment performance, and product development within a high-precision production environment.

The ideal candidate ill bring strong technical expertise in CNC programming, manufacturing processes, and industrial engineering, with experience in high-precision manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and assembly line operations to improve efficiency and product quality

• Program and troubleshoot CNC machines, including 5-axis CNC programming using Mastercam, ensuring reliable and unattended operation

• Conduct root cause analysis to resolve production, quality, or equipment issues and implement corrective actions

• Design and support tooling, fixtures, and fabrication processes required for manufacturing operations

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives including Lean manufacturing and ISO 9001 process improvements

• Support robotics integration, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies

• Perform equipment maintenance, calibration, and upgrades to maximize machine uptime and reliability

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on production planning, process development, and factory layout improvements

• Support quality control technologies such as vision inspection systems for defect detection

• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards within manufacturing and fabrication environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

• Experience in a manufacturing or aerospace manufacturing environment

• Strong hands-on knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly operations, and tooling design

• Experience with CNC programming (CAM, GD&T) and Mastercam, including 5-axis machining

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and ISO 9001 standards

• Experience performing root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, Fishbone)

• Experience working in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment producing small precision components.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional manufacturing environment