Job Title: Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Job Description
The Manufacturing Systems Engineer develops software, analytics, and AI applications that enhance machine programming, problem-solving, and engineering knowledge sharing in a manufacturing environment. In this role, you work closely with CNC programmers, operators, manufacturing engineers, maintenance technicians, and quality engineers to identify opportunities where better tools, automation, or information can improve workflows. You support and improve existing applications while also leading new projects from initial shop-floor need through successful deployment.
Responsibilities
Collaborate directly with CNC programmers, machine operators, manufacturing engineers, maintenance technicians, and quality engineers to understand shop-floor challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop software, analytics, and AI applications that improve machine programming, engineering decision-making, and knowledge sharing across manufacturing teams.
Support, maintain, and enhance existing engineering and manufacturing applications to ensure reliability, usability, and performance.
Lead new technology and application projects from initial requirements gathering on the shop floor through design, development, testing, and deployment.
Compare and analyze machining processes using Siemens NX to identify optimization opportunities and implement improvements.
Create and refine tools that improve access to maintenance history and other critical manufacturing data to support efficient troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
Automate engineering tasks to reduce manual effort, increase consistency, and improve overall workflow efficiency.
Develop solutions that communicate engineering changes clearly and efficiently across teams to ensure alignment and minimize errors.
Apply analytics and AI techniques to manufacturing data to support better decision-making, process optimization, and problem-solving.
Ensure that new applications and tools integrate effectively with existing manufacturing, maintenance, and quality systems.
Essential Skills
Experience developing software, analytics, and AI applications in a technical or manufacturing @context.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and CNC programming, including how programming decisions affect machining performance and quality.
Ability to compare and evaluate machining processes using Siemens NX to identify improvements and best practices.
Strong understanding of automation concepts and the ability to design tools that streamline engineering and manufacturing workflows.
Proficiency with Siemens NX and familiarity with NX Open or related customization tools.
Technical capability to work with industrial data, including collecting, organizing, and analyzing information from manufacturing systems.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams on the manufacturing shop floor.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Preferred depth of experience in CNC machining and CAD/CAM tools.
Preferred experience with Siemens NX or NX Open for advanced modeling, programming, or customization.
Experience in industrial data engineering, including working with data from machines, maintenance systems, or quality systems.
Experience with maintenance or quality systems and their integration with engineering applications.
Experience in engineering application development, particularly tools that support manufacturing, maintenance, or quality processes.
Exposure to applied AI evaluation, including assessing AI models and solutions for practical use in manufacturing.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement in manufacturing environments.
Work Environment
You work primarily on the manufacturing shop floor, collaborating closely with CNC programmers, operators, manufacturing engineers, maintenance technicians, and quality engineers. The environment is hands-on and highly collaborative, with frequent interaction between engineering and production teams. You use tools such as Siemens NX and related CAD/CAM and data systems to analyze machining processes and develop applications. The role involves working around active manufacturing equipment and engaging directly with the people who run and maintain it, fostering a practical, solutions-focused culture.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $57.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.
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