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.