Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Warren

ABOUT CIRCORJoin a Team That Powers the Mission-Critical.

At CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense, we don’t just build pumps and valves—we engineer the heartbeat of the world’s most advanced naval fleets.  From our historic Warren, MA facility—home to the legacies of Warren Pumps and Portland Valve - we design and manufacture high-performance fluid control systems that protect those who protect us.

We are building precision technology that operates in the harshest environments on earth—on submarines deep below the surface, on ships safeguarding freedom at sea, and in missions where failure is not an option.  By joining the CIRCOR team, you will be contributing to safeguarding people, vessels, and missions around the world.  We’re a global team of over 3,100 people across 100+ countries, united by a single purpose: to keep the world safe, moving, and resilient.  

As our mission expands, so does our need for exceptional talent and we are looking for driven individuals to grow with us.

At CIRCOR, your expertise fuels something bigger.  Every idea you share and every detail you craft contributes to the safety and success of those who serve.  We offer more than a job – we offer a career driven by purpose, powered by innovation, and supported by a team that stands behind you.

Because here, you don’t just make products. You make a difference.

Department Mission Statement The mission of Manufacturing Engineering is to establish manufacturing control through process development, creation of standard work, and cross functional collaboration to guarantee process safety and quality while supporting improved delivery through efficiency.

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEERPosition Summary The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will support the business in areas of new product development; process improvement; daily product support; manage key programs; technical authority in metal processes; analyze and interpret technical data (engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, etc.) and create shop routings, operations sheets, tools, and other necessary processes and equipment to produce a high-quality product.

Responsibilities Define, maintain, and control the technical standards for use by Manufacturing Engineers Define process control requirements and lead PFMEA activities

Support the growth of constructive relationships between all departments of the organization and globally.

Mentor and develop the technical abilities of other employees.

Evaluate complex manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from shop floor workforce

Participate in the evaluation, procurement, and start-up of new capital equipment with a focus on modern technology

Lead trouble shooting efforts on and off the shop floor in RCCM activities

Be the prime contact on high-level Manufacturing Engineering projects

Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and/or participating in professional associations

When requested, take on a leadership role in CIRCOR Operating System (COS) activities

Achieve and hold government clearance as needed

Travel as needed, anticipated as less than 10% of working time Provide manufacturing and manufacturability input for production planning, design, or repair

Update the ERP system with proper process routers and other manufacturing support information

Participate in or lead continuous improvement projects that support the Lean Manufacturing methodology such as SMED and Kaizen events

Engage with vendors to arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts to necessary…