Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The Senior Manufacturing Engineering Technician provides advanced technical support for engineering projects, production processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role assists engineers with design and process development, mentor’s junior technicians, develops CAD drawings, and supports manufacturing with troubleshooting, program changes, and tooling improvements. The position plays a critical role in sustaining and optimizing production efficiency, safety, and quality.

• Responsible for manufacturing engineering and project management to support the introduction of new parts and processes and the optimization of existing processes in cooperation with Engineering and the Quality Department to meet customer demand and expected profit margin
• Prepare and start-up of product or specification changes as required
• Define and recommend purchases of capital equipment
• Prepare implementation plans for new part projects and manage accordingly
• Approve and/or create new Work Instructions
• Create or change routings & BOMs in the ERP system
• Analyze technical requirements and specifications; make comparison with internal process capabilities
• Make DFM & DFI proposals to drawing changes or specification changes to customer or supplier
• Take the lead to resolve quality problems in production when not solved at lower levels through NCR process
• Manage, mentor, and coach manufacturing engineers and techs to help them develop their skills and abilities for team effectiveness
• Training of operators on important process changes
• Training of new Manufacturing Engineers regarding specifications and processes
• Prepare investment budget, pay-back analysis, technical negotiations with suppliers
• Participate in RFQ (request for quotation) process

B.S. Engineering (or equivalent) + 5 years or a minimum of 8 years of related experience

• Blueprint reading & strong understanding of GD&T
• Managing projects lasting > 6 months involving interdepartmental resources
• CAD experience (Solidworks preferred)
• 5+ years' work history in precision machining environment(s)
• Knowledge of non-machining operations (Wire EDM, surface & centerless grinding, broaching, laser marking)
• Knowledge of pre & post-machining operations (heat treating, mass finishing processes, coatings, assembly)
• Knowledge of raw materials (alloys, grades, castings, forgings, extrusions, stampings)
• Designing and evaluating work holding fixturing
• Creating BOMs & Routings in ERP system
• Direct experience with New Product/Process Introduction (NPI) - APQP & PPAP, validations, etc.
• Experience with Capital Expense, ROI, and Business Case proposals
• Experience working with vendors on turn-key applications & automation
• CAM experience (Mastercam & Esprit preferred)
• Direct metrology experience with Surface Plate gauges and optical systems, knowledge of CMM
• Designing and evaluating Functional Gauges (attribute gauging)
• Experience with Structured Problem-Solving methods (A3, PDCA, 8D, 8-Step, DMAIC)

We strive to create and maintain an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job.