Sandvik Coromant - Mebane, NC
posted 3 months ago
Sandvik Coromant is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Mebane, NC. As part of the global Sandvik engineering family, we are at the forefront of manufacturing tools and machining solutions that drive industry standards and innovations. The Manufacturing Engineer will manage the complete lifecycle of make-to-order (MTO) special cutting tools within our production facility. This role requires a keen attention to detail, strong communication skills, and effective coordination between various teams including customers, sales, design, production, quality, and logistics to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of custom tool orders. In this position, the Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement processes aimed at achieving cost efficiency, quality targets, and compliance with production standards. The role also involves overseeing production schedules to ensure they are met for the assigned production line(s). The successful candidate will generate cost and lead time estimates for new and repeat custom orders, develop reliable and cost-effective manufacturing processes, and drive improvements that enhance productivity and quality. The Manufacturing Engineer will review new orders and product designs for manufacturability, collaborate with teams to balance workload and meet customer demands, and coordinate with subcontractors to achieve timely results. Additionally, the role includes supporting production to ensure the timely flow of products, reviewing designs, creating fixtures, and developing routings to identify potential problems. Proactive communication with other departments to improve manufacturing processes is essential, as is the ability to develop complex manufacturing processes that meet customer specifications.