Raleigh Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer Ii Assembly Automation (Onsite) Nc 27603

Job description

Job Overview

This role reports to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager and is based in the Raleigh, NC area, supporting the Fuquay-Varina facility ONSITE. Travel is estimated at 10-25%. The Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes with a focus on automation systems. This role includes a mix of projects related to new product introduction and sustaining existing processes.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automated assembly systems, robotics, and lean manufacturing methodologies.

Job Requirements

Manufacturing Process Improvement Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Analyze process performance and identify opportunities to reduce scrap, downtime, and cycle times. Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of production and quality issues.

Collaborate with tooling suppliers and maintenance teams to improve mold performance and reliability. Monitor molding performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed. Automation & Equipment Engineering Lead automation initiatives to improve safety, labor efficiency, and production throughput. Specify, procure, install, and validate automated equipment and robotic systems. Develop equipment requirements, statements of work, and project justifications.

Coordinate equipment integration with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, conveyors, and ancillary equipment. Support programming and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing systems. Project Management Manage automation capital projects from concept through production implementation. Develop project timelines, budgets, and ROI analyses. Coordinate activities with production, quality, maintenance, tooling, and suppliers. Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Quality & Compliance Support PFMEA, Control Plans, process validations, and capability studies. Participate in corrective and preventive action activities. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality management systems. Assist with customer audits and quality investigations. Documentation & Reporting Generate and maintain manufacturing documentation, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications. Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including efficiency, scrap, downtime, and yield.

Provide technical training and support to production personnel and technicians. What your background should look like

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience. Experience implementing or supporting assembly automation systems. Knowledge of process troubleshooting, statistical analysis, and root cause methodologies. Strong project management and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with robotics platforms such as FANUC, ABB, Universal Robots, Yaskawa, or Epson. Familiarity with PLCs, HMI systems, sensors, and machine controls. Experience with process validation protocols. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification. Experience with vision inspection systems and automated assembly equipment. CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or similar). Experience in electrical devices, automotive, consumer products, or industrial manufacturing environments.

Familiarity with Injection Molding

Key Competencies

Process Optimization Automation & Robotics Project Management Data Analysis Continuous Improvement Root Cause Analysis Cross-Functional Collaboration Equipment Validation Leadership & Communication Performance Metrics Reduction in scrap and rework costs OEE improvement Downtime reduction Successful capital project implementation Cycle time improvements Safety improvements Quality performance and PPM reduction Labor productivity improvement Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork