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Production Engineer

MANN+HUMMEL -
Gastonia, NC

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Qualifications

Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area)
IATF 16949:2016
Engineering process optimization
Manufacturing facility experience
ISO 14000 family
Employee health (regulatory compliance standards)
Automotive engineering
Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production
Quality assurance experience within automotive industry
Operational excellence initiatives
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Legal compliance
Manufacturing company experience
Environmental management systems
Implementing lean manufacturing processes

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Role Summary

Production Engineer

MANN+HUMMEL

Location: Gatonia, NC

Position Summary

The Production Engineer supports start-up activities and is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving production methods, equipment, tools, and fixtures for all parts in mass production. This role ensures production performance, process reliability, and ongoing operational efficiency while supporting quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Main Tasks

Key Responsibilities

Track performance of production equipment and processes
Execute required adjustments to existing production equipment (upgrades/downgrades) based on changing requirements such as volume, legal, or technical updates
Provide improvement solutions to Project Engineering for underperforming production equipment and support OEE improvement initiatives
Maintain and update Production BOMs and routings
Participate in start-of-production activities (Gate 4)
Assume responsibility for start-of-production activities following Gate 6
Support internal performance testing and process approvals
Maintain and update P-FMEA post-SOP in cooperation with the FMEA moderator
Deliver technical training related to modified production equipment and processes
Support production troubleshooting when quality, quantity, or timing targets are not achieved
Actively participate in Lean workshops and continuous improvement initiatives
Support both internal and external audits
Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company policies while maintaining safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplaces
Ensure all relevant internal and external norms and standards (e.g., ISO / IATF) are applied
Travel as required

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a comparable technical discipline (or equivalent educational background)
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a relevant manufacturing or production engineering environment

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills (English preferred)
Technical & Functional Competencies

Required:

Familiarity with production and manufacturing processes such as:
Pleating
Plastic injection molding
Plastic welding
Assembly operations
Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards
Application of Lean Manufacturing principles
Manufacturing Engineering experience within automotive or related industries
Experience supporting mass production environments
Ability to apply and improve existing production methods

Preferred:

Familiarity with Total Quality Management (TQM)
Knowledge of HSE requirements within production environments
Experience applying Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies

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