Why Work with

Us:

Newton Instrument Company (NIC) has been making metal products for over 70 years. We're based in Butner, NC. Most of what we make is for the telecom industry, like racks and cabinets for the electronics in the network that support everyone's smartphone. We're

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certified, and our team has lots of experience, with many members having worked here for years or even decades to ensure high-quality products. All of our manufacturing areas are climate controlled (warm in the winter, cool in the summer) Our amazing medical plan includes a pre-funded debit card which limits your personal out of pocket costs to your bi-weekly payroll deductions (with a few exceptions). Our team members love this. Introduction We are seeking a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvement and provide technical support across our sheet metal fabrication, welding, finishing, and assembly operations. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on the manufacturing floor and enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and driving operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction. Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC programs for laser cutting, punching, bending, and machining operations. Support robotic welding and robotic bending systems, including programming and process optimization. Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and workholding solutions. Provide engineering support for fabrication, welding, finishing, assembly, and packaging operations. Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues and coordinate corrective actions. Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and engineering work orders. Lead manufacturing projects from concept through implementation. Ensure compliance with

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2015 quality standards. Train and support production personnel on best practices and process improvements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field. 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a fabrication or metal manufacturing environment.

Strong experience with:

CNC Programming CNC Laser Cutting, Punching, and Bending Robotic Welding and Robotic Bending MIG and Spot Welding Fixture and Tooling Design Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving AutoCAD and 3D Solid Modeling ERP/MRP Systems (Baan preferred)

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2015 Preferred Equipment Experience Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable: Prima Power, Finn Power, Trumpf, Amada, Haas, Timesavers, Haeger, Durma, and Nordson Ideal Candidate The successful candidate is a highly technical, hands-on engineer who can independently support, troubleshoot, program, and improve manufacturing processes throughout the facility. They are equally comfortable on the production floor, at a machine control, and leading cross-functional improvement projects that deliver measurable business results.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): If you answered, no to the commute question above, will you be able to relocate to be within reasonable commuting distance from Butner, NC 27509?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Machining:

2 years (Required) CNC laser cutting: 2 years (Preferred)

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2 years (Preferred) Press brake machine: 2 years (Required) Quality inspection: 2 years (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Butner, NC 27509 (Required)

Work Location:

In person