Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer

Location: 

Whitsett, NC, US, 27377

Business Unit:  Bison
Posting Date:  May 29, 2025
Job Description: 

Are you a recent graduate who has excelled academically and shown exceptional initiative throughout your college career? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic Bison AMETEK team! We highly value ambition demonstrated through cooperative education, internships, or other informal work experiences. This position offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a diverse range of engineering disciplines throughout the production process, providing a rich and varied experience that will help you grow professionally.

 

What you will do:

  • Utilize Lean manufacturing methods to reduce costs and improve quality; Provide technical assistance to Manufacturing, Engineering and Materials Planning to eliminate unnecessary operations and clarify process instructions
  • Utilize root cause analysis and the scientific method to investigate and resolve product, equipment, and tooling problems
  • Identify new or additional equipment needs related to existing or new product manufacture; Evaluate new or used equipment to determine benefits and return on investment, the ability to maintain the physical and dimensional requirements of components and products, and the ability to meet safety and ergonomic requirements; Prepare appropriations for approvals and administer spending of budgeted dollars
  • Assist Manufacturing Engineering Manager in the preparation of investment and expense budgets for the addition or modification of equipment related to the short and long-range needs of the business
  • Participate and assist Sales and Engineering in the design of new products related to manufacturing and equipment requirements; Coordinate new product introductions with Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing Engineering personnel to implement the production of new products; Draft and follow up on all documentation including engineering specifications and manufacturing procedures
  • Direct and execute Operational Excellence projects and other projects aimed at meeting division objectives

 

What we are looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, etc.) is required
  • 1-3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment; or combination of education and experience
  • Experience and knowledge of Lean manufacturing engineering, manufacturing processes, machine shop practices, and electromechanical principles; Familiar with characteristics and cutting qualities of materials, function, and operation of machine tools; assembly, inspection, and material flow
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering prints, electrical diagrams, company safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and company procedure manuals; Ability to read and interpret documents relating to all phases of operation of a manufacturing facility
  • Experience with Oracle desired

 

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Compensation

Employee Type:  Salaried
Salary Minimum:  $70,000
Salary Maximum:  $90,000
Incentive:  No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.  The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.


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