Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Description:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is a key technical leader within the Engineering department, responsible for driving strategic improvements to manufacturing operations across product lines. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership in process development, and cross-functional collaboration to scale production capabilities. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads high-impact initiatives, mentors junior engineers, and plays a critical role in advancing the company’s automation, quality, and productivity goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead the development, optimization, and scaling of complex manufacturing processes for new and existing products.

• Design and implementation of advanced fixtures, tooling, and automation systems for welding, CNC machining, and assembly operations.

• Identify, justify, and implement strategic process improvements that reduce cost, increase throughput, and enhance quality.

• Define and manage manufacturing engineering projects from concept through implementation.

• Develop and standardize robust documentation and work instructions.

• Participate in configuration management activities and executing engineering changes.

• Maintain and improve ERP-integrated manufacturing data such as BOMs and routings.

• Champion 6S and continuous improvement initiatives across shop floor environments.

• Provide engineering support to shop floor, vendors, and other departments.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making capabilities.

• Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

• Proficient in SolidWorks, DraftSight, and other design and simulation tools.

• Skill and in-depth knowledge of CNC machining, welding processes, robotic automation.

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and production control methodologies.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and 6S implementation.
• Experience in automation of manual processes.
• Experience in CNC programming, robotic programming, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• Experience in production ramp increase projects a plus.
• CAM software (e.g., Mastercam) and robotic welding programming experience are strongly preferred.
• ERP system experience (Global Shop, Syteline, SAP, etc.) strongly preferred.