Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Portland, OR
Full-Time | On-Site
DSJ Global has partnered with a major privately held industrial organization to identify a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a key site in Portland, Oregon. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong background in manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, and cross-functional leadership. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping long-term production efficiency and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct high-level evaluations of production systems to uncover opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency.
- Lead lean transformation efforts, coaching teams and setting performance benchmarks to reduce waste and streamline workflows.
- Collaborate with plant leadership to resolve complex production challenges and implement sustainable improvements.
- Drive modernization efforts by coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams on equipment upgrades and process enhancements.
- Develop and enforce robust operating procedures that align with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Monitor compliance across production activities and lead initiatives to strengthen workplace safety and regulatory alignment.
- Analyze operational data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and present strategic insights to senior leadership.
- Partner with external vendors to assess and integrate new technologies that enhance manufacturing capabilities.
- Stay current on industry best practices and lead initiatives that promote a culture of innovation and accountability.
- Oversee major improvement projects and support new product launches, including training staff on new systems and tools.
Core Qualifications
- Hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or military setting.
- Demonstrated success leading process improvement or reliability initiatives.
- Experience mentoring or training team members.
- Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
- Familiarity with fiber-based or process-intensive manufacturing environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Prior experience managing direct reports or leading cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of data visualization and analytics platforms (e.g., PI Vision, PARCview).
Interested? Apply today!
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