Location: Sumter, SC
Department: Engineering – e‑VAC Magnetics LLC
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Status: Exempt
We are seeking a Manufacturing Data & SPC Engineer to drive data-driven decision-making within our production operations. This role focuses on developing Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems, analyzing manufacturing data, and improving process performance, quality, and efficiency.
You will collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Automation, and IT teams to turn data into actionable insights and support continuous improvement initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Implement and maintain SPC systems across production lines
Monitor key process parameters and identify variation or drift
Support control plans and proactive response strategies
Develop KPI dashboards and automated reporting tools
Analyze production, quality, and equipment data
Establish standardized data collection and reporting processes
Support root cause analysis using statistical methods
Partner with engineering teams to improve process performance
Participate in problem-solving efforts (DMAIC, 8D, etc.)
Measure effectiveness of corrective actions
Support integration of MES, automation, and quality systems
Work with IT and Automation teams to improve data accuracy and availability
Ensure consistency and integrity of manufacturing data
Maintain KPI reporting and performance tracking
Prepare summaries, trend analysis, and operational insights
Support business and engineering reviews
Required:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical certification
3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, SPC, or data analytics
Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of SPC and process capability
Preferred:
Degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, or related field
Experience in automotive or similar industries
Familiarity with MES systems and manufacturing databases
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar tools
Lean / Six Sigma knowledge
Travel: Up to 10%
Languages: English required; German a plus
Supervisory: None
This job description is a general overview and may be adjusted as business needs change. Employment is at-will.