Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Location: Gastonia, NC
Reports To: Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance
Employment Type: Full-Time
No visa sponsorship available for this position
About Stabilus
Stabilus is a global leader in motion control solutions — gas springs, dampers, and electromechanical drives — with 8,000+ employees across 45 locations worldwide.
Role Overview
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer develops, and optimizes processes across assembly, machining, painting, material handling, and printing. This role drives continuous improvement, supports APQP product launches, and implements automation to enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead large scale cost savings initiativesfrom inception through implementation
- Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for assembly, CNC machining, painting/coating, material handling, and printing operations.
- Leadcapital equipment justification, procurement, installation, andqualification..
- Identify and implement automation solutions to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance ergonomics on the production floor.
- Lead cross-functional projects from initiation through completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder alignment.
- Apply Core Tools (PFMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP) to ensure product quality and process capability requirements are consistently met.
- Develop and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, and tooling designs using PTC Creo.
- Lead and support APQP activities, including PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams
- Track and report on cost savings projects to supportStabilusUS cost reduction targets.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanicalor ElectricalEngineeringfrom an accredited university.
- Provenproject leadershipskills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams, timelines, and deliverables from concept through completion.
- Minimum 6years of manufacturing engineering experience in a precision manufacturing or automotive/industrial environment.
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- Demonstrated experience withAPQPand full product launch cycle support.
- Working knowledge ofCore Tools: PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
- Hands-on experience withmanufacturing automation— robotics, PLCs, vision systems, or automated assembly equipment.
- Proficiency in PTC Creo for 3D modeling, part design, and engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and machining/fabrication processes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present technical findings to cross-functional and leadership teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree-MSEE,MSME, orMSIE.
- Certified Project Management Professional certification (PMP)
- Experience in gas spring, pneumatic, or hydraulic component manufacturing.
- Familiarity with SAP ERP systems for BOM management,work orders,etc..
- Data-driven problem-solving mindset with experience in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience with paintingandpadprintingprocess.
What We Offer
- Direct impact on production performance across a global manufacturing network
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Professional development and training
- International project exposure
Stabilus is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Project leadership experience managing cross-functional teams, timelines, and deliverables from concept through completion
- At least 6 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a precision manufacturing or automotive or industrial environment
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 quality management systems
- Experience with APQP and full product launch cycle support
- Working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and PPAP
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing automation, including robotics, PLCs, vision systems, or automated assembly equipment
- Proficiency in PTC Creo for 3D modeling, part design, and engineering drawings
- Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and machining and fabrication processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting technical findings to cross-functional and leadership teams
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
- Certified Project Management Professional certification
- Experience in gas spring, pneumatic, or hydraulic component manufacturing
- Familiarity with SAP ERP systems for BOM management and work orders
- Experience with root cause analysis methodologies, including 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience with painting and pad printing processes
What We Do
Welcome to the Stabilus Group – your experts for innovative motion control in a multitude of applications and sectors. We love technology and live for change. Today, we can proudly present ourselves as a well-developed and future-oriented company, as an example of driven transformation from component provider to systems provider, and as a global player that stays true to its position and values in matters big and small. Our people make us successful. Our policy conveys a clear pledge to customers and investors: We are on the way to reaching the target of our vision – world market leader in intelligent motion control technology by 2030. Stabilus is one of the world's leading providers of motion control solutions across a broad spectrum of industries including mobility, industrial machinery, automation, energy, construction, health, recreation and furniture. Stabilus offers reliable and innovative solutions that enable, enhance and automate precise movement, positioning, opening, closing, lifting, lowering and adjusting actions. With its operational headquarters in Koblenz, Germany, the Stabilus Group has a global production and sales network with more than eight thousand employees and reported revenue of €1.3 billion in the 2024 fiscal year. Stabilus SE is listed in the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is included in the SDAX index. Further information is available at www.stabilus.com .
