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eVAC Magnetics · Sumter
Job Description
JOB
Equipment & Tooling Engineer
DATE
05/2026
EXEMPT (Y/N):
Yes
e-VAC Magnetics LLC – Engineering
Engineering Manager
Sumter, SC
JOB
The
Equipment & Tooling Engineer
will play a critical role in supporting manufacturing equipment reliability, production performance, and continuous improvement activities for the permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Sumter, South Carolina. This position serves as the technical owner for equipment-related engineering activities and supports the full equipment lifecycle, including specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, optimization, and handover to production. The Equipment & Tooling Engineer will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Automation Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers to ensure manufacturing equipment performs safely, reliably, and efficiently while supporting business growth objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
include but are not limited to the following.
Equipment Reliability & Manufacturing Support
Troubleshoot complex equipment-related issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
Improve equipment reliability, uptime, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Support root cause investigations related to equipment failures and production losses
Identify and implement equipment improvements to increase manufacturing performance
Support development of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Equipment Engineering & Continuous Improvement
Design, develop, and implement equipment modifications and upgrades
Optimize manufacturing equipment to improve safety, quality, yield, throughput, and cost performance
Evaluate equipment performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Support machine and process capability studies
Develop technical solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce operating costs
Capital Projects & Equipment Introduction
Support equipment selection, procurement, and supplier evaluations
Lead or support capital projects from concept through production release
Coordinate equipment installation, startup, commissioning, qualification, and acceptance activities (FAT/SAT)
Support layout planning, manufacturing capacity planning, and equipment expansion initiatives
Ensure successful handover of new equipment and technologies to production
Tooling Engineering
Develop and maintain tooling standards for manufacturing operations
Coordinate tooling design, procurement, modifications, and life-cycle management
Support spare parts strategies and critical tooling inventories
Supplier & Contractor Management
Coordinate equipment suppliers, contractors, integrators, and service providers
Review technical proposals and equipment quotations
Participate in technical risk assessments and mitigation planning
Ensure supplier deliverables meet technical, quality, safety, and schedule requirements
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain equipment-related engineering documentation, standards, and records
Ensure OEM documentation, drawings, manuals, and technical data are properly controlled
Develop and maintain operating, maintenance, and engineering procedures
Support equipment safety reviews and regulatory compliance activities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Automation Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS
Support training and knowledge transfer for production and maintenance personnel
Participate in cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing equipment and tooling systems
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Recognized as degreed or holding an accredited certification in a relevant technical or engineering discipline
Minimum 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, or industrial equipment support
Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment in high-volume production environments
Experience with equipment commissioning, startup, qualification, and production ramp-up
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
Travel Requirements: 10% (as needed, domestic or international travel)
LANGUAGE
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.
Details
| Company | eVAC Magnetics |
| Location | Sumter |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Full-time |