Assembly Engineer - Union, SC

Assembly Engineer

The Assembly Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining assembly processes to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives are achieved. This role provides technical support for assembly operations, leads continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment, tooling, work methods, and production flow.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Development & Optimization

• Design, develop, and implement assembly processes for new and existing products.
• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, process sheets, and assembly documentation.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and production line modifications.
• Balance assembly lines to optimize labor utilization and throughput.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone Diagrams, and PFMEA.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) including OEE, cycle time, scrap, first-pass yield, and downtime.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues.

Equipment & Tooling Support

• Specify and validate assembly tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Controls, and Production teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Support troubleshooting of assembly equipment and processes.
• Participate in equipment installation, commissioning, and acceptance activities.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure assembly processes meet customer, quality, and safety requirements.
• Develop and update PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Investigate quality concerns and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Project Management

• Lead assembly-related capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports and project status updates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelors degree in Mech. Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

2. 3-7 years of manufacturing or assembly engineering experience.

3. Experience in automotive, industrial, or high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.

4. Experience with assembly equipment, automation, robotics, and tooling design preferred.