Manufacturing Engineer
HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION · Denver, NC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 29 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (industrial) in Denver, NC. Flexible Spending Accounts.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- APQP, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $97k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 34 manufacturing engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 33 other live manufacturing postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $97k–$143k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 53%
- Lean 41%
- New product launch 35%
- Automation 35%
- Root cause 35%
- ✓ Team leadership 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for APQP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
You will make an impact and be successful in this role with the following skills and
responsibilities
Provide technical support to manufacturing departments.
Ensure that production assembly and test methods are optimized and are consistent in meeting our cost targets.
Develop assembly and detail tooling drawings, floor layouts, and manufacturing cells.
Check drawings and design work as needed.
Assist Materials Department in the selection of vendors.
Establish product acceptance criteria through preproduction runs.
Work with vendors to ensure the most economical manufacturing processes and tooling.
Assist the Quality Department in the development of procedures and work instructions.
Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc. in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determinations of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation, techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Knowledge of design software, database software, MS windows, and MS Word and Excel.
Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Blueprint interpretation. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance are required. Familiar with computer-based system operation.
Knowledge of APQP, manufacturing and quality processes and capabilities.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Self-starter and Motivator: Able to develop effective relationships with distributors, regional sale managers, and customers.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Listens and gets clarification.
Responds well to questions. Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively.
Presents numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Benefits
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Description
HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized for mobile, industrial, and process applications. We are looking for motivated, energetic people to join our dynamic Team!
The Manufacturing Engineer will coordinate and exercise functional authority for planning, organizational, control, integration, and completion of Manufacturing Engineering projects within an area of assigned responsibility by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
HYDAC offers employees a comprehensive benefit package which includes
· Pet Insurance
· Health Insurance
· 401(k) matching
· Paid Time Off
· Vision Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· Life Insurance
· Disability Insurance
· Paid Holidays
NOTE: The position does not offer sponsorship
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