Imagine Staffing Technology is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Monroe

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Rock Hill, SC Hire Type: Direct Hire Pay Range: $70-90k Work Model: Monday–Friday, approx. 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (9-hour day including 1-hour lunch); occasional Saturdays as workload requires Benefits: Eligible after 60 days of employment 401k: Eligible after 1 year of service Recruiter Contact: Samantha Marranca | 716-256-1271 | smarranca@imaginestaffing.net Nature & Scope: Positional Overview The Manufacturing Engineer will lead process design, optimization, and continuous improvement across PCB/electronics assembly operations. This role partners closely with production to improve first-pass yield, reduce scrap/rework, standardize methods, and ensure repeatable, high-quality output. Role & Responsibility: Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success Responsible for production tooling and equipment requirements to support defined manufacturing processes. Implement Lean Process/Methods throughout production to achieve efficiency and cost savings. Measure key manufacturing process performance metrics. Develop and create production processes and control plans. Create and optimize processes for SMT, wave soldering, part prepping, coating/potting. Conduct training for production team members to ensure proper execution of defined processes. Provide technical leadership to the production team and New Product Introduction (NPI). Improve and implement production methods, equipment performance, process capability, and product quality with consistency and repeatability. Lead manufacturing teams to comply with control plans and customer requirements. Review and approve production tools, fixtures, and equipment spare part requisitions. Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to interpret product requirements, resolve manufacturing-related issues, and streamline instructions. Eliminate waste, reduce setup/changeover times, and improve first-pass yield while reducing rework and scrap. Skills & Experience Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive 7 years of process/manufacturing engineering experience in PCB assembly environments. Strong knowledge of SMT, through-hole, wave soldering, coating/potting, and related board-assembly methods. Familiarity with IPC-610 and IPC-600 standards. Ability to read blueprints/schematics and translate requirements into robust processes and control plans. Strong computer skills (Excel) and excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training/certification. Experience designing tooling/fixtures and standardizing work. Proven history improving first-pass yield and reducing scrap/rework.6b250ea6-cee3-481d-915c-f7283f1b2f1b