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Manufacturing Engineer

Saint-Gobain Abrasives
Travelers Rest, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, results oriented manufacturing professional to join our team within the Traveler's Rest manufacturing facility. In a fast paced, service-oriented manufacturing environment, the candidate will work within a framework of specific assignment objectives to develop improved products and processes. Projects will be designed to assist the plant in increasing production, improving quality, or reducing cost through process, product, equipment materials and/or methods of development and improvement.

Job Responsibility

Key areas of accountability will be as follows:

  • Determine process capability, equipment and methods to improve processes.
  • Involved with the planning/completion of capital projects for the facility.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel to solve daily problems and establish safeguards to minimize their occurrences.
  • Assist in recommending new process equipment or the upgrade of current equipment or lines.
  • Responsible for manufacturing documentation and monitoring machine tool forming compliance within the ISO 9001 standard.
  • Develop and implement CAR's including method of tracking to realize ROI.
  • Establish plans to correct or cancel projects that do not or will not meet objectives.
  • Be able to organize, provide leadership, and/or participate in a team environment.
  • Focus on Safety and environmental regulations.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Job Skills And Requirements

The successful candidate should possess the following requirements:

  • BSME or BSEE in mechanical or electrical engineering with 5-8 years' experience in manufacturing operations.
  • Project Management certified (Strong project leadership and document management skills).
  • Strong familiarity with CNC and other precision machining (.0127 mm tolerances or better).
  • Knowledge of engineering principles and theories and their application to pursue complex projects using precision metrology equipment (CMM, Vision Inspection, GD&T)
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and computer skills.
  • Experience in PLC, HMI controls and SPC software is desirable, as is a working knowledge of the ISO 9000 standard.
  • Understanding in generating PFMEA's, DOEs, process sheets, control plans and DFM as well as creating machine specifications, purchases, runoffs, installs and the ability to launch product into production. Ability to evaluate and develop process input and output controls to measure and improve Cpk.
  • Experience in manufacturing under the philosophy of lean manufacturing is highly desirable; a Green or Black Belt is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of the AutoCAD family of software and Inventor or Solidworks is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of CAM software IE: NX-CAM, MasterCam and Esprit is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of SAP (ERP/MRP) Business One enterprise resource planning is a plus.
  • Experience in a plating operation would be a plus.
  • Ability to be self-directed and work in a cross-functional team (Manufacturing - Sales - Research and Engineering) environment is essential as well as work effectively with all levels of the organization both on individual and team projects.
  • A working knowledge of health, safety and environmental laws

a Little More About Us

The Saint-Gobain Superabrasives-North America manufacturing facility in Travelers Rest, South Carolina is the manufacturing site for diamond dressing rolls, direct plated and dressing tool products serving high volume operations in the automotive, aerospace, bearing and machine manufacturer industry. The products manufactured are used to shape materials too hard or too fragile for conventional abrasives. They are made by using electroplating, brazing and hand-setting processes and used for producing parts in a large number of machine tooling applications, primarily in the aerospace and automobile industries.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

Benefits In Joining Us

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

  • Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

LiveWell Wellness Program

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan

Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want:

Group Legal

Identity Theft Protection

Auto and Home Insurance

Pet Insurance and Discounts

Back-up Child & Elder Care

PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Additional based on Role: One pair of company-issued steel-toe shoes/boots, and safety glasses; annually

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