Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineering & Maintenance

About The Role

Manufacturing Engineer (Industrial Engineering & Maintenance) to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and support maintenance of advanced rail signaling and transportation systems at Hitachi Rail in Batesburg, SC.

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Design and optimize factory layouts, workstation configurations, and material flow to maximize output and minimize costs.
• Conduct time and motion studies to establish standard work procedures, improve ergonomics, and develop accurate production rate estimates.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs and recommend improvements to increase uptime.
• Design tooling, jigs, and fixtures to improve manufacturing accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data, generate reports, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects, kaizen events, and root cause analysis.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes and maintenance activities comply with safety standards and regulations.
• Work closely with design engineering, production, quality assurance, and supply chain teams.
• Develop and deliver training to production staff and maintain comprehensive process documentation.

• 1–3 years of manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in a complex industrial or rail environment.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt desirable).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality control.
• Experience with CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works) for layout and fixture design.
• Familiarity with OEE and CMMS software.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab).
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, teamwork, and initiative.
• Physical capability to work in a manufacturing environment: standing, lifting up to 25 lbs, working near machinery.

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, disability, life & accident insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, work/life programs, and training development opportunities.

Hitachi Rail is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and worldview.

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