Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Drive manufacturing excellence through process optimization, advanced engineering solutions, and continuous improvement to enhance productivity, quality, and operational performance.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Technical Expert & Cross-Functional Leader)
Builds
High-volume and/or high-complexity production environments, new product introductions (NPI), and long-term manufacturing strategy.
Domain
Energy Technology / Advanced Manufacturing
Required skills
Process development, statistical analysis, manufacturing optimization, CAD (SolidWorks, Creo), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, structured problem-solving (DMAIC, 8D, PFMEA), cross-functional project leadership, automation/robotics implementation, capital equipment management, root-cause analysis, technical writing, safety/regulatory compliance.
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification, regulated industry experience (Aerospace, Medical Device, Automotive, Defense), ERP/MES systems, digital manufacturing tools, capital budget management, vendor relationship management.
Technologies
SolidWorks, Creo, ERP/MES systems, digital manufacturing tools
Responsibilities
Lead design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment; own process capability (Cp/Cpk), yield improvement, and defect reduction; partner with R&D, Quality, and Operations for NPI support including DFM/DFA reviews and process validation; develop and maintain work instructions, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, and SOPs; evaluate and implement automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies; lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for production issues; manage capital equipment projects from concept through handoff; analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities; mentor junior engineers and technicians; ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities