Engineering Jobs in Laurens

HTI is Hiring: Production Planner | Full-Time | Manufacturing

HTI is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to hire a Production Planner who will play a key role in coordinating production schedules, supporting supply chain operations, and ensuring on-time product delivery.

What They Offer

• Full-time exempt opportunity with a stable manufacturing organization

• Collaborative environment working closely with supply chain, production, and operations teams

• Opportunity to contribute to operational improvements and production efficiency

• Long-term career growth within a manufacturing environment

What You Need

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations

• Strong understanding of capacity planning and inventory control

• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Excel

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings preferred

What Your Role Will Look Like

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on forecasts, orders, and inventory levels

• Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure material availability

• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet customer deadlines

• Analyze production capacity and identify bottlenecks

• Collaborate with warehouse, production, and quality teams to maintain smooth operations

• Prepare reports on production performance, capacity utilization, and order status

• Maintain accurate records of production schedules, materials, and inventory movement

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies

If you have experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, or supply chain coordination, we encourage you to apply.

Quality Manager

The Quality Manager will be responsible for ensuring the quality of parts produced meet all customer expectations. Take quick and effective actions when non-conformances are found. Maintain the most recent interpretations of the quality system requirements and ensure documentation practices meet the true interpretation of the quality management system standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing personnel to determine critical part features and review manufacturability of design.
• Make recommendations to modify customer part specifications and tolerances as necessary to support cost effective production.
• Provide support to operations ensuring consistent application of quality techniques
• Resolve quality issues of capability, tolerancing, and material related issues
• Oversee the development and submittal of PPAP documents for new product launches to meet customer requirements
• Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning activities to determine appropriate use of existing and new measurement systems during new tool or process design and startup
• Perform duties in accordance with quality system requirements as the voice of the customers
• Works with the Quality Team to develop improved inspection procedures and standards.
• Monitors the manufacturing process through product and process audits, leads Quality Department activities related to scrap reduction
• Coordinates with suppliers and identifies areas for quality improvements, evaluate supplier qualification and performance measurement

Requirements

• Previous experience in a quality leadership capacity
• Previous experience within the manufacturing industry; automotive experience beneficial
• Prior experience working closely with customers & suppliers

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.