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SKF Group

SPS Process Engineer

Sumter, SC · On-site

Direct Experience with Lean Manufacturing. Technical Mastery: * Deep practical application history ... ERP, MES, PowerPPM, etc) Competencies: * Outstanding interpersonal and leadership traits with a ...

SKF

SPS Process Engineer

Sumter, SC

Direct Experience with Lean Manufacturing. Technical Mastery: * Deep practical application history ... ERP, MES, PowerPPM, etc) Competencies: * Outstanding interpersonal and leadership traits with a ...

AB SKF

SPS Process Engineer

Sumter, SC · On-site

Direct Experience with Lean Manufacturing. Technical Mastery: * Deep practical application history ... ERP, MES, PowerPPM, etc) Competencies: * Outstanding interpersonal and leadership traits with a ...

eVAC Magnetics

Automation System Engineer

Sumter, SC · On-site

Work closely with the Plant Engineering, MES, IT, Maintenance, and Production teams to support ... English, German beneficial SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES No formal direct reports EMPLOYMENT AT WILL ...

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How much do director mes engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for director mes engineer in Sumter, SC is $99,416.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,700.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Mes Engineer vs Manufacturing Engineer?

AspectDirector Mes EngineerManufacturing Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, often with leadership experienceBachelor's in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
Work EnvironmentOversees MES system implementation across multiple projects or departmentsFocuses on process improvement and equipment design on the shop floor
Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, automotive, and electronics sectorsWidely used in manufacturing plants, factories, and production lines
Search & ComparisonOften compared for leadership roles in MES systemsCompared for technical process optimization roles

The main difference is that a Director Mes Engineer leads MES system strategies and manages teams, while a Manufacturing Engineer focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes and equipment. The Director role involves higher-level planning and oversight, whereas the Manufacturing Engineer is more hands-on with process improvements on the production floor.

Director Mes Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Director Mes Engineer job openings in Sumter, SC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,416 per year, or $47.8 per hour.

Manufacturing Data & SPC Engineer

Sumter, SC • On-site

VAC Magnetics LLC
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$65K - $83K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Job Description




JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Data & SPC Engineer

 



DATE PREPARED: 05/2026 DATE LAST REVISED: 

EXEMPT (Y/N): Yes 

DEPARTMENT: e-VAC Magnetics LLC – Engineering

REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager

LOCATION: Sumter, SC

 



JOB SUMMARY: The SPC / Data Engineer will play a critical role in establishing data-driven manufacturing processes for the permanent magnet production facility in Sumter, South Carolina. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining statistical process control (SPC) systems, manufacturing KPIs, data collection strategies, and production analytics. The role will work closely with Process Engineering, Operations, Quality, Automation Engineering, and IT to transform production data into actionable insights that improve process capability, yield, throughput, and overall manufacturing performance. The SPC / Data Engineer serves as a key enabler for structured root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.



 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. 



Statistical Process Control (SPC)

  • Develop and maintain SPC systems across manufacturing processes 
  • Support definition of critical process parameters and monitoring strategies 
  • Identify trends, variation, and process drift before product quality is affected 
  • Support implementation of control plans and reaction plans 


Manufacturing Data & Analytics

  • Develop manufacturing KPI dashboards and reporting tools 
  • Analyze production, quality, equipment, and process data 
  • Support data-driven decision making throughout manufacturing operations 
  • Establish standardized data collection and reporting practices 


Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

  • Support root cause investigations using statistical methods and data analysis 
  • Partner with Process Engineers to identify performance drivers and process limitations 
  • Develop analytical tools to support continuous improvement activities 
  • Quantify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions 
  • Participate in DMAIC, 8D, and structured problem-solving initiatives 


Systems & Data Integration

  • Support integration of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, MES, and quality systems 
  • Collaborate with Automation Engineering and IT to improve data availability and accuracy 
  • Develop automated reports and performance dashboards 
  • Ensure data integrity and consistency across manufacturing systems 


Reporting & Performance Management

  • Maintain weekly and monthly manufacturing KPI reporting 
  • Prepare management reports and performance summaries 
  • Develop trend analyses and performance forecasts 
  • Support engineering and operations reviews with fact-based data insights 


Documentation & Standards

  • Develop standards for data collection, KPI definitions, and reporting methodologies 
  • Maintain documentation related to SPC systems and analytical tools 
  • Support audit readiness through accurate process and performance records



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Recognized as degreed or holding an accredited certification in a relevant technical or engineering discipline
  • Minimum 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing analytics, SPC, process engineering, or industrial data analysis 
  • Experience working within high-volume manufacturing environments 
  • Experience implementing SPC methodologies and process capability studies 


Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field 
  • Automotive manufacturing experience 
  • Experience with MES systems and manufacturing databases 
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar reporting tools 
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

 

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Travel Requirements: 10% (as needed, domestic or international travel)


 


LANGUAGE SKILLS:

English, German beneficial 


 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

No formal direct reports


 

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL

This job description is intended as an outline of the duties of the position at VACUUMSCHMELZE and is subject to change by VAC from time to time. It is NOT a contract of employment. Employment at VAC is voluntarily entered into and is subject to termination by you or VAC AT WILL, with or without cause at any time, either party believes such action to be appropriate.


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