Manufacturing Engineer - Production Support #ESF

Manufacturing Engineer - Production Support #ESF
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Full time | Expert Hiring | United States

Posted On 02/12/2026

Job Opening

Manufacturing

$90,000 - $100,000 Annually

City Sumter

State/Province South Carolina

29153

Top reasons to work for my client:

• Our client is a global medical technology company that is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care.
• They are one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world.
• Its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help improve patient outcomes, improve the safety and efficiency
• Career advancement, well liked management
• Autonomy in the workplace

If this sounds interesting, let's talk!

Job Type : Full Time

Location : Sumter, South Carolina

Pay : Great Pay, Benefits + Relocation Assistance Available

Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Provide hands‑on lineside engineering support for a production line, driving improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Lead process and equipment optimization initiatives to increase capacity, reduce waste, improve quality, and lower costs using data‑driven methods.
• Design, modify, and implement machine, tooling, and fixture improvements, including installation, debugging, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot and support cam‑driven equipment integrated with pneumatic, servo, and PLC‑controlled systems and sensors.
• Spend 70–80% of time on the manufacturing floor, supporting troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Support capital projects by providing design input, installation assistance, and technical leadership.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, EHS, R&D, and equipment vendors to execute improvements and resolve issues.
• Manage small to mid-scale projects, including CAR preparation, vendor selection, contractor oversight, and cost control.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation (SOPs, PMs, ECNs, BOMs, validations).
• Train and support production and maintenance teams on new equipment, processes, and safe work practices.

Experience you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing/process engineering with strong on-the-floor involvement.
• Hands‑on expertise in mechanical design, equipment modification, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with cam‑driven machinery integrating pneumatic, servo, and PLC-based systems.
• Proficiency in Solid Works and AutoCAD (preferred); ability to create and modify technical drawings for tooling and fixtures.
• Strong understanding of maintenance principles and collaboration with maintenance teams.
• Experience managing multiple improvement and capital projects simultaneously.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Clear communicator able to present technical information to non‑technical audiences.
• Comfortable working in a high‑speed, production-focused environment.