Manufacturing Engineer I

Your role

The Manufacturing Engineer I supports efficient, safe, and high-quality production by designing and improving manufacturing processes aligned with Lean principles. This role focuses on optimizing line setup, enhancing product quality, reducing waste, and driving continuous improvement across assigned areas.

Main Responsibilities

• Implement Lean Manufacturing for assigned lines.
• Ensure quality using PokaYoke, DC tools, DRM guidance, and Right-From-Me at each station.
• Deploy automation (fluid selection, testing).
• Conduct PFMEA.
• Improve delivery by ergonomic station design, Kaizen, audits, and flexible tools.
• Reduce rework with root cause analysis.
• Promote 5S and maintain equipment.
• Design efficient line balancing with AVIX and reduce throughput time.
• Optimize environmental impact (scrap, CO2).
• Track investment payback.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 14000, OHSAS, and safety requirements.
• Support NPD by preparing tooling, equipment, PFMEA, work instructions, training, and prototype validation.
• Manage Design Notifications on time.
• Contribute to Kaizen and innovation through benchmarking, automation, and technology adoption.
• Support PTM and TCM teams to improve quality and cost.
• Lead Kaizen Visual Board and create best practices.

General Responsibilities

• Follow SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation.
• Interact transparently with colleagues and managers.
• Maintain respectful relationships.
• Support company values of Interaction, Commitment, and Innovation.

To succeed, you will need

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or production engineering (Master's degree is a plus).
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering with successful line balancing projects, automation, NPD, and safety/ergonomic knowledge.
• Technical knowledge in compressors, engines, coolers, and electrical panels is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing concepts, automation, data analytics, AVIX, and Industry 4.0 technology trends.
• Knowledge in IMS, Quality concepts (Six Sigma, SPC, CPK, 5S, FMEA, 8D), and Safety.
• Green/Black Belt certification is a plus.
• ISO Auditor certification is a plus.
• Exposure to international business environments & large companies.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficient in IT tools like AVIX Line Balancing, BPCS/SAP ERP, MES, or similar ERP systems.
• Passionate about technology with mediation skills, strong communication, and multicultural vision.
• Strong teamwork ability with customer-oriented focus and deadline management skills.
• Analytical approach to problem-solving with ownership and resilience.
• Reliable, organized, proactive, and positive attitude.

In return, we offer

• Excellent paid time off (3 weeks)
• Paid Holidays
• Health / Dental / Vision insurance (coverage begins the first of the month after you start)
• Life & Disability insurance fully paid by Atlas Copco
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Rewards for wellness checkups
• Educational assistance to grow your skills and advance your career
• $1,500 referral bonus for helping us bring great people to the team
• Modern, state-of-the-art facility designed to make your workday enjoyable and inspiring
• Convenient self-service food market with quick, healthy options
• A workplace where employees choose to stay, grow, and build long-term careers

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Rock Hill, SC. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaborat

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Atlas Copco Group

Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer technologies for air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement, automated assembly and quality control, mobile energy management and power generation as well as portable and industrial flow technologies. In 2024, Atlas Copco Group had revenues of BSEK 177 and at year end about 55 000 employees.

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Company: Atlas Copco Group

Functional area: Engineering Location: US - United States City: Rock Hill SC On-site/remote: On-Site Brand: Atlas Copco Group Company Name: Construction Equipment North America LLC Date of Posting: January 27, 2026