If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Manufacturing Data & SPC Engineer Sumter, SC, US5 days ago Requisition ID: 1110Job DescriptionJOB TITLE : Manufacturing Data & SPC EngineerDATE PREPARED : 05/2026 DATE LAST REVISED :EXEMPT (Y/N): YesDEPARTMENT : e-VAC Magnetics LLC – EngineeringLOCATION: Sumter, SCJOB SUMMARY : The SPC / Data Engineer will play a critical role in establishing data-driven manufacturing processes for the permanent magnet production facility in Sumter, South Carolina. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining statistical process control (SPC) systems, manufacturing KPIs, data collection strategies, and production analytics. The role will work closely with Process Engineering, Operations, Quality, Automation Engineering, and IT to transform production data into actionable insights that improve process capability, yield, throughput, and overall manufacturing performance. The SPC / Data Engineer serves as a key enabler for structured root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following.Statistical Process Control (SPC)Develop and maintain SPC systems across manufacturing processesSupport definition of critical process parameters and monitoring strategiesIdentify trends, variation, and process drift before product quality is affectedSupport implementation of control plans and reaction plansManufacturing Data & AnalyticsDevelop manufacturing KPI dashboards and reporting toolsAnalyze production, quality, equipment, and process dataSupport data-driven decision making throughout manufacturing operationsEstablish standardized data collection and reporting practicesSupport root cause investigations using statistical methods and data analysisPartner with Process Engineers to identify performance drivers and process limitationsDevelop analytical tools to support continuous improvement activitiesQuantify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actionsParticipate in DMAIC, 8D, and structured problem-solving initiativesSystems & Data IntegrationSupport integration of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, MES, and quality systemsCollaborate with Automation Engineering and IT to improve data availability and accuracyDevelop automated reports and performance dashboardsEnsure data integrity and consistency across manufacturing systemsReporting & Performance ManagementMaintain weekly and monthly manufacturing KPI reportingPrepare management reports and performance summariesDevelop trend analyses and performance forecastsSupport engineering and operations reviews with fact-based data insightsDocumentation & StandardsDevelop standards for data collection, KPI definitions, and reporting methodologiesMaintain documentation related to SPC systems and analytical toolsSupport audit readiness through accurate process and performance recordsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCERecognized as degreed or holding an accredited certification in a relevant technical or engineering disciplineMinimum 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing analytics, SPC, process engineering, or industrial data analysisExperience working within high-volume manufacturing environmentsExperience implementing SPC methodologies and process capability studiesPreferredBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related fieldAutomotive manufacturing experienceExperience with MES systems and manufacturing databasesExperience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar reporting toolsExperience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologiesREQUIREMENTS :Travel Requirements: 10% (as needed, domestic or international travel)LANGUAGE SKILLS :English, German beneficialSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITESEMPLOYMENT AT WILLThis job description is intended as an outline of the duties of the position at VACUUMSCHMELZE and is subject to change by VAC from time to time. It is NOT a contract of employment. Employment at VAC is voluntarily entered into and is subject to termination by you or VAC AT WILL, with or without cause at any time, either party believes such action to be appropriate.#J-18808-Ljbffr