Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Shift: 1st Shift

Location: West Columbia, SC (near airport)

Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager / Operations Manager

Department: Manufacturing / Operations

Pay: $25-$32.40/hour (Depending on experience level)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support the day-to-day operations of our mechanical assembly lines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an assembly or quality lead looking to grow into a technician position, or for an early-career engineering graduate who thrives on the shop floor. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining product quality and driving efficiency improvements for the production of electrical equipment .

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and oversee daily assembly line operations to ensure smooth workflow, high quality, and on-time delivery.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues and work with cross-functional teams to resolve problems quickly.
• Monitor and improve assembly processes for efficiency, ergonomics, and consistency.
• Train and support operators and team leads on standard work and best practices.
• Assist with documenting and updating work instructions, assembly procedures, and quality checklists.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities using lean manufacturing principles.
• Collect and analyze production and quality data to identify trends and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to support product launches, line changes, and tooling updates.
• Use basic CAD tools to review or suggest updates to assembly layouts and fixtures (CAD proficiency a plus, not required).

Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) welcome, especially early-career candidates open to 100% shop floor work.

Experience:

• Prior experience in mechanical assembly, quality assurance, or production leadership strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with hands-on problem-solving responsibilities.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Comfortable working on the shop floor
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles a plus.
• Basic CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) is a plus but not required.

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