Manufacturing Engineer Technician
Boaters World Manufacturing Group · Chocowinity, NC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
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An engineer-level manufacturing role at Boaters World Manufacturing Group (industrial) in Chocowinity, NC. Manufacturing & Engineering Support.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $97k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 42 manufacturing engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
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- Base pay
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- Experience asked
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Typical $97k–$143k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 45%
- ✓ Root cause 33%
- Lean 33%
- ✓ Team leadership 31%
- ✓ New product launch 29%
- Automation 24%
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Full description from Boaters World Manufacturing GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
- ✓Support production teams during troubleshooting while minimizing unnecessary downtime
Requirements
- ✓Previous hands-on experience in manufacturing, engineering support, tooling, mechanical systems, industrial maintenance, production, or a related technical environment
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability
- ✓Experience safely using hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and basic production equipment
- ✓Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, measurements, specifications, and work instructions
- ✓Ability to identify problems, investigate potential causes, and assist with implementing practical solutions
- ✓Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- ✓Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills
- ✓Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, supervisors, technicians, and production employees
- ✓Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- ✓Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a cross-functional team
- ✓Ability to work full-time on-site in Chocowinity, North Carolina
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Associate degree, technical diploma, or related coursework
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Description
Boater's World Manufacturing Group is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support our boat manufacturing operation in Chocowinity, North Carolina.
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician works directly with Engineering and Production to help improve manufacturing processes, troubleshoot production issues, support tooling and equipment, maintain accurate production documentation, and assist with the introduction of new products and process improvements.
This position is ideal for someone who combines strong mechanical and technical skills with hands-on manufacturing experience. The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will spend significant time on the production floor working directly with engineers, supervisors, technicians, and production employees to identify problems and help implement practical solutions.
Previous boat manufacturing experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with transferable experience in manufacturing engineering support, mechanical systems, tooling, industrial maintenance, automotive, RV, composites, or other durable-goods manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply.
Manufacturing & Engineering Support
- •Provide hands-on technical support to Engineering and Production throughout the manufacturing facility
- •Assist engineers with the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes
- •Troubleshoot production, tooling, equipment, assembly, and process-related issues
- •Work directly with production employees and supervisors to identify the root cause of manufacturing problems
- •Assist with implementing corrective actions and process improvements
- •Support manufacturing processes involving assembly, fiberglass/composites, mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, and related production operations
- •Help evaluate production methods for safety, quality, efficiency, consistency, and ease of assembly
- •Assist with production trials, testing, and validation of process changes
- •Support Engineering with technical projects and day-to-day manufacturing needs
- •Provide hands-on assistance during new product introductions and production changes
Tooling, Fixtures & Equipment
- •Assist with the design, fabrication, modification, installation, and maintenance of production tooling and fixtures
- •Build or modify jigs, templates, fixtures, and other production aids as directed
- •Troubleshoot tooling and equipment problems that affect production
- •Assist with equipment installation, setup, testing, and validation
- •Perform measurements and verify tooling, fixtures, and components against specifications
- •Coordinate with Maintenance, Tooling, Engineering, and Production when equipment or tooling concerns arise
- •Identify opportunities to improve ergonomics, workflow, quality, and production efficiency
Process Improvement & Troubleshooting
- •Observe manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to reduce waste, rework, downtime, and production delays
- •Assist with root-cause analysis of production and quality issues
- •Help develop and implement corrective and preventive actions
- •Support continuous-improvement projects throughout the manufacturing operation
- •Collect production information and measurements to support engineering analysis
- •Help evaluate manufacturing cycle times, workflow, material movement, and process consistency
- •Monitor implemented changes and provide feedback regarding results
- •Work with Quality and Production to address recurring manufacturing defects or process concerns
Technical Documentation
- •Assist with creating and updating work instructions, process documentation, drawings, specifications, and other manufacturing records
- •Maintain accurate documentation of manufacturing processes and engineering changes
- •Assist with bills of material, routings, part information, and other production data as assigned
- •Document process changes, equipment settings, measurements, and technical findings
- •Help ensure current manufacturing instructions and specifications are available to production employees
- •Assist with communicating engineering and process changes to affected production teams
Quality & Production Support
- •Work with Quality, Engineering, and Production to investigate manufacturing defects and nonconforming products
- •Assist with inspections, measurements, testing, and validation as required
- •Help determine whether concerns are related to materials, tooling, equipment, processes, or assembly methods
- •Support corrective actions and verify that process changes are effective
- •Help ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet established quality