NPI Manufacturing Engineer 3

West Columbia, SC 29170

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Manufacturing / Process Engineering Job Number: 48297008 Compensation: $38-43 / hour

Job Description

Overview:
Seeking NPI Manufacturing Engineers to support new product builds for a major client. The role includes travel to observe overseas setups and replicate line builds domestically.


  • Contract to hire (benefits offered)
  • 1st shift Monday - Friday 
  • Location: West Columbia, SC
  • Travel to Ireland for about 3 weeks (40-60 hr work weeks)

Responsibilities:

  • Support and improve manufacturing line layouts and process flows

  • Analyze and enhance existing product designs for manufacturability

  • Travel internationally to observe production setup and apply findings locally

  • Interpret and manage BOMs (lists of parts and materials needed for builds) and tooling

  • Create and refine production processes

  • Use CAD for process and layout planning

  • Collaborate with internal teams to fill technical gaps and meet tight timelines

  • Handle multiple incoming NPI projects under pressure


Qualifications:

  • 1–5 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering

  • Proficient in CAD software

  • Strong understanding of process development, tooling, and BOMs

  • Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments

  • Willingness to travel internationally for initial training/setup

Meet Your Recruiter

Max Francis
Technical Recruiter

Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.

As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.

What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.

Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.

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