Engineering Jobs in Fort Mill South Carolina

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Carolina Foods, the maker of Duchess Brand snacks and the creator of one of America’s first Honey Buns, has been delivering quality and innovation for over 80 years. As a leading manufacturer of sweet baked goods, including honey buns, baked pies, fried pies, and gem donuts, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and expansion. We are looking for motivated and experienced leaders to join our journey and help shape the future!

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer supports large-scale industrial bakery operations by driving process optimization, cost reduction, and quality improvement across high-volume, automated production lines. This role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing waste, increasing throughput, and ensuring consistent product quality while maintaining strict food safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end industrial bakery processes including mixing, fermentation/proofing, baking, cooling, slicing, and packaging
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), yield, and labor efficiency
• Identify and eliminate process variation impacting product quality, weight control, and consistency
• Reduce downtime through root cause analysis of equipment failures and process disruptions
• Develop, standardize, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to implement improvements
• Use data and statistical tools to monitor KPIs (waste, scrap, throughput, changeover time, energy usage)Support automation, line balancing, and capacity expansion projects
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements (HACCP, GMP, SQF, BRC, FDA/USDA as applicable)Train production teams on continuous improvement tools and standardized processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in industrial food manufacturing, preferably bakery or grain-based products
• Strong knowledge of high-speed production lines and automated equipment
• Proficiency in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to analyze production data and drive fact-based decisions

Preferred Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Experience with OEE systems, MES, or manufacturing analytics tools

Familiarity with thermal processing, dough handling, and packaging systems

Project management experience in manufacturing environments

Key Skills

Process optimization and waste reduction

Statistical analysis and problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Equipment and systems understanding

Change management in union or non-union environments

Physical & Work Requirements

Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, moving machinery, and food ingredients

Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods

Occasional off-shift or weekend support during trials or implementations

Carolina Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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This newly created position will be working under the direction of the Engineering Manager maintaining critical master data and documentation within the D365 ERP System. This role serves as the technical bridge between Engineering, Quality, and Production, ensuring that all production and new production introduction (NPI) data - including part numbers, bills of materials (BOM) and production routes and commodity codes are accurately created, maintained and compliant with quality standards.

Role and responsibilities:

• ERP data management: Execute the end-to-end setup of released products in D365, including the assignment of unique part numbers and technical attributes.
• BOM creation & maintenance: Build and manage multi-level Bills of Materials, perform BOM versioning and certification to ensure production readiness and costing accuracy.
• Routing & process mapping: Create and maintain manufacturing routes in D365 for all areas of the business.
• Commodity & trade compliance: Enter and maintain commodity codes to ensure accurate customs identification and duty calculations.
• NPI quality documentation: Author and maintain technical documentation for new product launches, including work instructions, process flow charts and PFMEA/DFMEA reports.
• System optimization: Collaborate with IT to troubleshoot data discrepancies and optimize D365 workflows for better data integrity across the NPI lifecycle.

Requirements:

• Two-year technical degree or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or a related technical field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• One to two year's experience in a technical administrative or engineering support role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience using ERP systems, D365 preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing structures, including sub-assemblies, BOMs and routing links.

Benefits:

We can offer you a competitive salary and generous benefits package that is unsurpassed in this geographical area, including:

• Low-cost health insurance plan for the employee and their family including medical, dental, & vision plan options, short- and long-term disability, company paid life insurance for employee and family, voluntary buy-up life insurance options, and voluntary plans such as Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
• Matching 401k plan
• 9 paid holidays, 5 paid time off days, and a very generous paid vacation time.

Job Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in monitoring and coordinating production processes to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production. Support the startup of new installations and operations of existing processes. Provide project engineering support for the Rock Hill, SC facility
• Work in a safe and efficient manner at all times, performing all required SH&E responsibilities.
• Executes tasks using recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices including industry codes and standards
• Creates and updates Standard Operating Procedures
• Participates in operational and mechanical trouble shooting in all process areas in the plant
• Process evaluation, testing and improvements
• Design and implementation of process modifications, including, but not limited to, safety, throughput, and energy efficiency improvements
• Implement process control improvements
• Conduct raw materials yield and improvement studies
• Conduct energy yield and improvement studies
• Ability to set up and facilitate process hazard analyses
• Develop/compile operating instructions & equipment specification for production activities.
• Provide training and guidance to operation team members to accomplish production efficiency
• Perform statistical analysis of plant performance and make data-based decisions to predict and improve processes.
• Generate relevant process summaries to support plant operation and improvement.
• Regularly review process information from numerous sources including, but not limited to, batch sheets, historical data, operator feedback, in-person process observations, and Quality Control to improve quality, cost, yield, energy efficiency, cycle time, and minimize bottlenecks.
• Lead and participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA/HAZOP) studies, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), conduct Management of Change (MOC), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Maintenance, and Engineering and serve as a resource for process expertise.
• Develops proactive engineering solutions.
• Supports the design, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new equipment and processes.
• Provides project management support for equipment / system upgrades
• Actively collaborates with Performance Chemicals facilities across the organization to improve consistency and performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience working in a chemical plant environment
• Technical training in chemical and process operations
• Strong production systems analytical skills
• Strong equipment / process technical knowledge
• Strong Organizational skills
• Able to perform mathematical equations necessary for position's essential duties
• Strong Team Leadership Skills
• Able to learn, understand & support company policies and procedures
• Able to recognize and communicate to management any difficulties or problems as related to this position's essential duties and responsibilities
• Strong computer base skills – MS Office

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.