Senior Manufacturing Engineer Job Eastman area,Georgia USA,Engineering

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for short term and long term capital project management, determining processing equipment upgrades, assisting production with engineering solutions to technical problems, identify cost savings whether through the manufacturing process or by reduction in utilities usage. This individual will also assist with scrap reduction efforts, unplanned downtime reduction projects and environmental compliance requirements through engineering controls.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze production workflows to identify and implement process improvements
Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes for new and existing products
Provide advanced technical support to production teams to resolve complex manufacturing issues
Lead cross-functional projects related to process improvements, equipment installation, and capacity expansion
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
Specify, evaluate, and support the installation of manufacturing equipment and tooling
Collaborate with vendors and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and uptime
Utilize data analytics to monitor throughput, production time, scrap rates, and OEE
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field, OR equivalent years of directly related professional experience in lieu of a degree
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or a related role
Experience in process improvement and production optimization
Experience managing capital expenditure projects
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related role
Experience in high-speed, high-volume or complex manufacturing environments
Experience with reliability programs

Successful Candidate will have the following key competencies:

Project management capability
Problem-solving and root cause analysis
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial equipment and automation
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Knowledge of safety and ISO quality standards

Work Environment

Manufacturing facility with large scale production line and smaller operational cells.
Primarily based in a manufacturing/production environment with some work being performed in an office setting.
Occasional travel may be required to visit job sites, customer shops, and supplier operations.
May require off-hours support during critical equipment issues or project execution on rare occasions.