Job description
Join Aurora Precision Components, a fast-growing leader in advanced manufacturing solutions based in Charlotte, NC. We design and produce high-precision components used across aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. This is a hands-on role for a seasoned engineer who thrives on solving complex production challenges and delivering measurable results.
In this Senior Manufacturing Engineer role, you will own process design, line optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple production cells. You will collaborate with product development, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a culture that values growth and cross-functional teamwork.
Responsibility
- Lead and optimize manufacturing processes to improve cycle time, yield, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Design and implement production line layouts, tooling, and work instructions for new and existing products.
- Partner with Quality and R&D to perform root cause analysis, CAPA, and robust problem solving.
- Lead Kaizen events and Lean Six Sigma projects to reduce waste, variability, and cost.
- Develop and manage capital projects, including justification, scope, timelines, and return on investment.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, EHS, and company safety standards; drive continuous improvement in quality and safety metrics.
- Coach and mentor production teams; support training and onboarding for operators and technicians.
- Analyze data from MES, ERP, and shop-floor systems to drive data-driven decisions and reporting to leadership.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing process engineering experience in a high-volume environment, preferably plastics or metal components.
- Demonstrated expertise in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), and continuous improvement projects with measurable results.
- Strong knowledge of CAD tools (SolidWorks or equivalent) and process simulation; familiarity with PLCs, MES, and ERP systems.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams, root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys), and CAPA programs.
- Excellent communication, project management, and data analytics skills; proficiency in Minitab or similar statistical software.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, EHS, and regulatory compliance; willingness to travel up to 10% as needed.