Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects focused on improving yield, quality, productivity, cycle time, cost, throughput, ergonomics, and overall equipment effectiveness.

Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, statistical methods, Gemba observations, value stream analysis, and hands-on interaction with manufacturing processes.

Lead structured problem-solving activities using tools such as Root Cause Analysis, 5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto analysis, DOE, and other statistical methods.

Own and execute cost-reduction initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives and transformations within production and supporting areas.

Develop and implement standardized processes, work methods, and improvements that drive sustainable operational performance.

Measure and communicate project results, including financial impact, productivity improvements, quality improvements, and capacity gains.

Utilize project management skills to establish priorities, timelines, resources, and deliverables for engineering initiatives.

Assess current and future manufacturing capacity requirements and reconcile available capacity with business demand.

Develop capacity improvement strategies and recommendations based on production requirements, process capability, equipment utilization, labor requirements, and operational constraints.

Identify opportunities to improve capacity through process optimization, equipment upgrades, automation, tooling, fixtures, layout, staffing models, and workflow improvements.

Specify tooling, fixtures, equipment, and other manufacturing technologies required to meet current and future production needs.

Support the evaluation and implementation of automation and technology solutions that improve throughput, quality, safety, and efficiency.

Coordinate the planning, procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, and implementation of new equipment, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing technologies.

Develop capital project justifications and provide technical recommendations for equipment and process investments.

Partner with Product Development Engineering to ensure manufacturability is considered throughout the product development process.

Provide manufacturing input during product development, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM) considerations, process capability, tooling, equipment, automation, labor requirements, and capacity.

Support new product introductions and transfers from development into manufacturing, ensuring processes are capable, efficient, scalable, and production-ready.

Provide input to product development teams based on manufacturing lessons learned and production experience.

Develop, evaluate, and release manufacturing process documentation for new and modified processes.

Support PFMEA, DFMEA, process validation, equipment qualification, risk assessments, and other technical activities associated with new product introduction.

Specify tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing technologies required to support new product launches and capacity requirements.

Coordinate the planning, procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification of equipment and manufacturing processes.

Develop and execute implementation and qualification plans for new processes and equipment.

Train Operations personnel on new processes, equipment, tooling, and standardized work.

Technical Leadership: Provides strong technical direction and practical solutions to complex manufacturing challenges.

Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities and translates them into measurable improvements.

Problem Solving: Uses data, statistics, and structured methodologies to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.

Operational Excellence: Balances safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and employee ergonomics.

Collaboration: Builds effective partnerships across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Product Development, and other functions.

Project Leadership: Drives initiatives from concept through implementation while managing scope, resources, timelines, and results.

Hands-On Execution: Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor to understand problems and implement solutions.

This is a high-impact engineering role with the opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy, technology, capacity, and operational performance. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in advancing manufacturing capabilities, supporting new product growth, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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