Frauenthal Gnotec Group · 17 hours ago
Technical Engineer – Make production run smarter, faster, and more sustainably
Fountain Inn, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFrauenthal Gnotec Group is a leading manufacturer of metal components for the automotive and commercial vehicle industry. As a Technical Engineer – Production, you will ensure stable production and optimize stamping processes while driving efficiency and supporting quality and environmental compliance.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Support daily manufacturing operations and ensure stable, efficient production
Provide technical support for Nut welding, Spot welding, and Arc welding processes
Troubleshoot stamping presses, tooling, and equipment to minimize downtime
Optimize die performance, material flow, and press parameters
Develop and implement improvements to processes, tooling, and equipment
Maintain technical documentation, standards, and work instructions
Analyze production data to identify root causes and improvement opportunities
Lead and support CI initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, cycle-time reduction, waste elimination)
Drive standardization across shifts and departments to improve consistency and performance
Ensure production processes meet quality and technical requirements
Support investigations of defects, nonconformances, and customer complaints
Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in collaboration with Quality
Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities
Identify equipment performance gaps and improvement needs
Assist with installation, commissioning, and training for new presses and equipment
Ensure tooling and dies meet production and quality requirements
Support compliance with environmental regulations and internal policies
Promote waste reduction, recycling, and resource-efficient production practices
Assist with environmental audits, documentation, and improvement initiatives
Follow core safety requirements and report major hazards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar
5–7 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment
Strong experience with stamping presses, dies, and tooling
Solid problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Familiarity with environmental and manufacturing compliance requirements
Strong communication skills and a hands-on mindset
Company
Frauenthal Gnotec Group
-Developing and Producing Metal Components for the Automotive Industry of Tomorrow- We have developed and produced metal components since 1947.The first Automotive components was locking details for Volvo Cars PV and the Volvo Amazon.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase