Manufacturing Engineer

Sandvik Coromant is looking for an experienced

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Mebane, NC

Sandvik Coromant is part of the global Sandvik engineering family of companies and is at the forefront of manufacturing tools, machining solutions, and knowledge that drive industry standards and innovations. Educational support, extensive R&D investment and strong customer partnerships ensure the development of machining technologies that change, lead, and drive the future of manufacturing.

We are looking for a dynamic and results-orientated Manufacturing Engineer to join our team!

Key performance areas

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of make-to-order (MTO) special cutting tools in the Mebane Production facility. This role requires a keen attention to detail, strong communication skills, and effective coordination between customers, sales, design, production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of custom tool orders. The Manufacturing Engineer also develops and implements processes to achieve cost efficiency, quality targets, and compliance with production standards. Additionally, they oversee production schedules to ensure they are met for the assigned production line(s).

Key Activities and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Generate cost and lead time estimates and quotations for new and repeat custom orders.
• Develop manufacturing and production processes that are reliable, cost-effective, and aligned with the organization’s short- and long-term business objectives.
• Drive and contribute to improvements that increase productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency of equipment, processes, and best practices.
• Review new orders and product designs/drawings for manufacturability.
• Collaborate with the team to balance workload, meet customer demands, and prioritize tasks to ensure optimal machine utilization.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to balance workload, meet customer demands, and achieve cost-effective, timely results.
• Support production in all aspects to ensure the timely flow of products, follow up on issues, and address any production or delivery-related problems promptly.
• Review designs, create fixtures, and develop routings to identify potential problems and provide feedback to key stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate with other departments to improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop complex manufacturing processes to ensure quality products that meet customer specifications.
• Perform the duties of a manufacturing engineer as required.
• Undertake additional duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with key stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• A strong drive to satisfy both internal and external customers, achieve results, and improve processes through innovation and continuous improvement.
• Proactive in identifying issues and developing solutions.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and interpreting GD&T.
• Good understanding of production machines and manufacturing processes, especially for special tools, and familiarity with industry-specific requirements.
• Ability to create work instructions, presentations, and other documentation using MS Office software.
• Effective presentation skills for conveying information to peers and management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple orders and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with SAP/PLM and NX systems is a plus.
• Must have the legal right to work in the USA.

Profile

You possess minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in order management, supply chain, or production coordination, preferably in a custom manufacturing environment. Domestic/Global travel may be required. You will be required to perform other duties as requested or assigned.

You are excited to work in a global environment and enjoy cooperating with and learning from other production units to guarantee that the best practices are shared and implemented. You collaborate on various quality initiatives while effectively working together with both management and employees.

More about Sandvik

At Sandvik Coromant, we are driven by a passion for excellence in everything we do. As we see it, sustainable success is a team effort and working together and sharing expertise are vital to us, which is why we highly value our active, ongoing collaboration with customers around the world. Sandvik Coromant owns over 3,100 patents worldwide, employs over 7,900 staff, and is represented in 150 countries.

Our national headquarters and primary production unit is in Mebane, NC. Renovated in 2021, the facility houses nearly 60,000 square feet of production space with over 100 employees.

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of life, health, dental, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, mental health coaching, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please apply to the Manufacturing Engineer position, Job ID: R0069547

At Sandvik Coromant, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective, and background leads to a better environment for our employees, our business, and our customers. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at HR_support.us@sandvik.com_. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.