Senior Manufacturing​/CPI Engineer

Senior Manufacturing/CPI Engineer

Winston-Salem HQ - Winston Salem, NC 27106

Salary Range $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Manufacturing

Senior Manufacturing/CPI Engineer

Reports To:

Director of Quality and Engineering

Supervises:
Manufacturing Engineer

Summary Statement:
The Manufacturing/CPI Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. This role works cross-functionally with production, quality, supply chain, and design teams to support existing operations and new product introductions.

Essential Job Functions

• Design, develop, and improve manufacturing methods, processes, and workflows.
• Analyze production metrics to identify opportunities for efficiency, quality, and cost improvement.
• Lead the costing effort on new projects/contracts as it pertains to direct labor pricing models and material utilization.
• Review, enhance, and develop methods to make job functions accessible to people who are blind (Job Conversion).
• In conjunction with the Quality Department, is responsible for conformance to new product specifications of PDMs and first articles, enacting quality control procedures to ensure quality standards are achieved.
• Responsible for all training in manufacturing operations through the manufacturing engineer.
• Work as project manager as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and help to resolve manufacturing issues related to materials, equipment, and processes.
• Responsible for developing and executing measurable annual goals tied to manufacturing efficiency, quality, and profitability.

• Lead strategic continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve operational margin, throughput, and scalability.
• Lead process validations, capability studies, time studies and root cause analyses in support of increased efficiencies that will support consistent production goals
• Lead equipment selection, layout design, optimization, tooling, and automation projects.
• Partner with executive leadership to align manufacturing engineering strategy with long-term business growth objectives.
• Own the development of plans to achieve productivity, labor efficiency, cost reduction, material efficiency, and process improvement objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Marginal Job Functions

• Assist other personnel as time and knowledge permit.
• Participate in training and meetings as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Must be able to accurately perform time studies.
• Must be able to determine costing to make a product.
• Must be able to determine proper staffing to make a product at different production targets.
• Must be able to balance a product line for the optimum output.
• Must be able to professionally encourage, motivate, and facilitate cooperation and teamwork to reach a common goal.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend product specifications and drawings.
• Must possess strong leadership skills

• Must be detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Must be able to work with a since of urgency in a fast pasted production environment to complete projects in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following engineering disciplines:
  Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering field
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production systems, and industrial equipment
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Project Management experience
• Required to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3D modeling and CAD software (AutoCAD, Solid Works, or similar)
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (MS Dynamics 365)
• Experience with automation, 3D printing, CNC and…