Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer III
Location: North Charleston, SC
Job Type: W2 Contract
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM; overtime may be required
Pay Range: $50-$52/hour
Job Description: The Manufacturing Engineer III will evaluate manufacturing stations and projects, update layouts, and analyze production and maintenance operations to improve efficiency, quality, workflow, and equipment utilization. This role requires a strong Industrial Engineering background, hands-on experience interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Excel, and 3D simulation software.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate manufacturing stations and projects and update facility and production layouts.
- Conduct time, motion, methods, and speed studies across maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rates and identify efficiency improvements.
- Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, formulas, and technical documentation and collaborate with management and engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
- Review worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets to verify compliance with quality assurance specifications.
- Support work assignment planning based on worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays.
- Prepare charts, graphs, diagrams, and layouts illustrating workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.
- Observe equipment operation and maintenance practices to verify alignment with quality assurance standards.
- Perform time studies using timing devices to evaluate task duration and fatigue rates.
- Evaluate operational data and prepare reports that validate existing standards or identify deviations.
- Create engineering sketches and drawings and perform common engineering computations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience; the original role requirements specify 5-7 years of experience.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and 3D simulation software.
- Ability to create sketches and engineering drawings and perform common engineering computations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated creativity and ability to exercise independent judgment with direction from a supervisor.
- Detail-oriented team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, management, and production personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional experience with computer applications and software related to engineering and Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Why This Role?
- Apply Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering expertise to evaluate stations, projects, workflows, and production layouts.
- Use time studies, operational analysis, and engineering data to identify opportunities for improved manufacturing efficiency.
- Collaborate with engineering and management teams on quality, reliability, production planning, and operational standards.
- Work directly with AutoCAD, Excel, 3D simulation software, engineering drawings, and manufacturing data.
Work Environment
- Standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Some overtime may be required.
- The role involves observing employees and equipment within manufacturing operations as part of time studies, quality verification, and efficiency analysis.
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