Manufacturing Engineer III/Sr. - Design for Automation
Core
Lead Design for Automation (DFA) efforts upstream through New Product Development to enable automation-ready, scalable, and repeatable manufacturing solutions for industrial material lifts and aerial work platforms.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Design for Automation)
Builds
Automation-ready manufacturing processes, tooling strategies, and production layouts for global Genie plants.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (material lifts, aerial work platforms) + Automation/Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DFA principles, process design, capital project management, cross-functional leadership, PFMEA/CTQ analysis, Lean Manufacturing, CAD interpretation, welding/assembly knowledge
Preferred skills
Robotics/automation system leadership, SolidWorks/AutoCAD proficiency, hands-on fixturing experience, global team coordination
Technologies
SolidWorks, AutoCAD
Responsibilities
Lead DFA activities through NPD phase gates prior to design freeze; Provide senior technical influence on product/process design for weldments, assemblies, and tolerances; Support product line transfers, startups, and process duplication globally; Define automation-capable process requirements and design constraints; Develop and govern DFA standards and best practices; Lead or support PFMEAs and manufacturing capability reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership