Job Title:
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Company: FTS, Inc.
Location: Newton, NC
Created: 2026-05-09
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Our client is looking for Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineer with an experience of Process Automation, Equipment Integration and Capital Project Experience.Client is very specific about work authorization. Please do not consider applying if it's C2C.Key Responsibilities• Lead end-to-end equipment integration projects from concept through design, installation, conversion, debug/commission, and handoff to the Qualification team.• Coordinate cross-functional teams including manufacturing, process engineering, facilities, quality, maintenance, EHS, automation, and supply chain• Define equipment requirements, integration scope, timelines, milestones, and resource needs• Manage vendor relationships for equipment design, FAT/SAT, installation, troubleshooting, and acceptance• Ensure compatibility of equipment with facility infrastructure, utilities, controls systems, automation platforms, and production processes• Oversee equipment setup, startup, testing, debugging, and performance optimization• Drive issue resolution during installation and conversion through structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and internal engineering standards• Prepare and maintain project documentation including specifications, change controls, SOPs, work instructions, risk assessments, and turnover packages• Track project progress, risks, budgets, and schedules; provide regular status updates to stakeholders• Support training of operations and maintenance personnel on newly integrated equipment• Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve equipment reliability, uptime, throughput, and maintainabilityRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Industrial Technology, or a related field, post-graduation degree is a plus• Several years of experience in equipment engineering, equipment integration, manufacturing engineering, capital project execution, and scale up• Experience leading equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, facilities integration, and production support processes• Proven project management and cross-functional coordination skills• Experience with troubleshooting complex equipment and system interactions• Equipment design (CAD)• Six Sigma certification, Root cause analysis• Strong data analytics capabilities - SPC, JMP or MiniTab/R/Origin Pro• Strong written and verbal communication skills