Manufacturing Engineer

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: NC (dual sites – Archdale and Foust)

Reports to: Director of Engineering

About Rensa

Rensa Filtration is a family of companies dedicated to air filtration. By investing in innovation and the people who drive it, we manufacture, market, and distribute best-in-class solutions in the United States, Canada and Europe that keep environments safe and industries thriving.

What We Do

• We improve the environment - making indoor and outdoor environments cleaner by eliminating process contaminants through superior products and media.

• We drive innovation in air filtration – by investing in the people and companies that develop the solutions that today’s world demands – to bring those innovative products to market so that our customers can bring maximum value and safety to the facilities and businesses they serve.

SUMMARY:

The Site Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and continuous improvement at the site level. This position focuses on ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations through data-driven engineering, lean practices, and cross-functional collaboration.

The engineer will lead process improvement initiatives, support new product introductions and material trials, troubleshoot production issues, and provide technical leadership for manufacturing systems, equipment, and plant layout.

ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, standard work, and visual management systems.
• Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) culture across all production areas through data-driven problem-solving and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple manufacturing production areas and sites (Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Production) to implement process improvements and resolve bottlenecks.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, supply chain, and product engineering teams to meet site performance goals.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors to specify, procure, and install new equipment.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, workmanship standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Analyze existing industrial engineering techniques and develop recommendations for changes to working methods that will minimize costs, and waste, increase yields and productivity, and improve the quality and consistency of final products.
• Design and build / procure necessary tooling and finishing within budgets.
• Support equipment upgrades from purchase through installation.
• Conduct cost / benefit analysis for changes to processes and/or equipment.
• Drive Process Improvement / Cycle Reduction initiatives and drive productivity improvements via process changes or improvements.
• Conducts studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and recommends methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
• Monitor and report on manufacturing metrics such as scrap rate, throughput, and downtime.
• Assist in the design, development, and testing of products, processes, or systems.
• Collect and analyze data to support engineering decisions and quality investigations.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action efforts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Participate in daily/weekly cross-functional production and engineering sessions and track / drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• Other Accountabilities as Assigned

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, process engineer within a high-volume or complex production environment.
• Knowledge and experience of manufacturing/operational process(es) and their continuous improvement through application of Lean Manufacturing and/or other proven methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with process troubleshooting, equipment optimization, and industrial automation.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, Quality Management systems and statistical process control (SPC).
• Proficient with computer drawing software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities with cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Competencies:

• Apply company standards and procedures to resolve routine issues.
• Experience with automation and manufacturing technologies.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a results-driven mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage change effectively.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stoop, stand and walk; use hands to feel or handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.