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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer-Thermal Assembly

Arden - North Carolina - USAFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Provide technical leadership and support for manufacturing processes in an automotive component production environment, specifically focusing on thermal assembly, balancing, fluid transfer, and servo pressing operations.

Role type

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Thermal Assembly)

Builds

Turbochargers, fans, and fan drive components for the automotive industry

Domain

Automotive manufacturing

Required skills

Process development and improvement, Automated and manual system design, Equipment sourcing and commissioning, Cost analysis and labor planning, Workflow and space planning, 8D problem solving, APQP process, Lean manufacturing principles, Quality tools (PPAP, statistical analysis, 5S), PLC programming, CAD platforms

Preferred skills

Automotive industry experience, Cognex Vision system programming, DC electric torque systems, Servo Press equipment, Robotic assembly equipment, SAP system, DFMEA, Design for Six Sigma, Fan drive product knowledge

Technologies

Allen Bradley PLC, Cognex Vision, Solid Works, AutoCAD, Creo, Pro-E, Inventor, SAP, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing operations with process development, improvement, testing, safety, quality, and cost; Coordinate with Product Line Managers, vendors, customers, and Product Development engineering; Develop automated and manual systems for machine tending, material handling, and assembly; Lead sourcing of new equipment and custom tools from RFQ through commissioning; Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements; Drive 8D's for quality issues; Facilitate the change process at the technical level.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC