Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead and support manufacturing process improvements, production efficiency, equipment optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop effective manufacturing solutions, improve quality and productivity, and ensure processes consistently meet operational and business requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, practical manufacturing experience, and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement while supporting the successful implementation of engineering solutions in a production environment.

• Develop, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Evaluate existing production methods and identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve throughput, and enhance operational performance.
• Develop and implement process improvements, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods.
• Support production teams in troubleshooting manufacturing and process-related issues.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions for recurring manufacturing issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, scrap, downtime, and manufacturing costs.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.

• Support the design, selection, installation, modification, and optimization of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and production performance.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting, process validation, and production start-ups.
• Provide technical support for new equipment, manufacturing technologies, and process changes.

• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other departments to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Support new product introductions and transitions from development into production.
• Coordinate engineering projects and ensure deliverables are completed within established timelines and requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and communicate recommendations to leadership and production teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Progressive experience in manufacturing engineering or a similar engineering role within a production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, equipment, and process optimization.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to translate data into practical solutions.
• Experience working collaboratively with production, quality, maintenance, and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering or manufacturing-related software and systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) or similar professional certification.
• Project management certification such as PMP.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000 per year.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A role with significant exposure to production operations, engineering projects, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality,…