Senior Manufacturing Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and lead initiatives that enhance manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and ensure product quality. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong mechanical aptitude and a passion for continuous improvement. You will be responsible for developing and implementing equipment and processes that align with design specifications and quality standards, while driving innovation and operational excellence across the production floor.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Develop and maintain written procedures and work instructions.
- Conduct time studies and process observations to establish labor standards.
- Analyze production data to identify and implement process improvements.
- Collaborate across teams to develop and share best practices.
- Research and implement new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
- Coordinate tooling and equipment development with internal and external partners.
- Manage capital projects, including specification, selection, justification, and implementation.
- Create and maintain project documentation including CAD models, drawings, and schedules.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Support safety initiatives and lead process improvement projects.
- Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and team collaboration.
- Provide cost analysis for labor and materials to support decision-making.
- Act as a liaison between product design and manufacturing for design-for-manufacturability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 8-10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Mechanical aptitude with experience in tooling and equipment.
- Proficiency in structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, 8D).
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience with AutoCAD and MRP/ERP systems.
- Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics.
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