Department: Engineering
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer III serves as a senior technical leader responsible for improving manufacturing capability, driving continuous improvement, mentoring Manufacturing Engineers, and partnering cross-functionally to increase quality, efficiency, and throughput. This role leads complex process improvement initiatives while supporting production, new product introduction, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
Key Responsibilities
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Mentor and develop Manufacturing Engineers through coaching, training, and technical leadership.
• Lead and facilitate PFMEAs while coaching Engineering and Quality teams on best practices.
• Partner with Design Engineering to improve Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and support successful product introductions.
• Identify automation and advanced manufacturing opportunities that improve process capability and reduce cycle time.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, reduce defects, and improve process performance.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing standards, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects with Production, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• Support engineering changes, validation activities, and production readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Six Sigma and PFMEA methodologies.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives without direct supervisory authority.
• Experience collaborating with Design Engineering on DFM and process optimization.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Power BI, Visual Manufacturing or similar ERP/MES systems, and CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Aerospace, Defense, Medical Device, Automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
Benefits
Quarterly bonus opportunity, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, career development, and a promote-from-within culture.
Export Control
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements applicable to this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment in this role.
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Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range is $83,400 - $155,000
Is this role subject to ITAR?
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.
