Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Position Scope/Summary: The Manufacturing / Process Engineering Leader provides technical leadership across manufacturing systems, process validation, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role spans applied engineering execution through strategic, multi-site leadership, with increasing responsibility for design governance, Six Sigma deployment, risk ownership, and business impact. The position serves as both a hands-on problem solver and strategic technical authority, influencing outcomes across areas, sites, and the enterprise.
Position Requirements:Engineering Design, Standards & Technical Execution- Develops manufacturing drawings, fixtures, tooling, and equipment designs, progressing to design approval authority, best-practice definition, and governance
- Applies and leads Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt through Black Belt mastery), including coaching and enterprise deployment
- Supports, leads, and defines process validation activities (IQ/OQ and beyond), scaling to enterprise validation strategy ownership
- Drives process optimization from lean methods and throughput improvements to strategic, enterprise-wide gains
Project, Program & Portfolio Leadership- Leads small to medium engineering projects and validation efforts
- Progresses to managing complex projects, large programs, and capital initiatives
- Owns portions of VIP initiatives, advances to capital planning and portfolio-level ownership
- Aligns technical programs with business strategy, capacity, and investment planning
Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving- Participates in, leads, and governs RCA activities from defined issues to systemic, multi-site investigations
- Resolves increasingly complex, ambiguous, and cross-functional problems
- Establishes escalation paths, best practices, and enterprise RCA standards
- Applies structured problem-solving to deliver durable, scalable solutions
Technical Mastery & Subject Matter Expertise- Applies foundational manufacturing and strong system knowledge at early stages
- Develops deep domain expertise and becomes a recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Advances to manufacturing expert and enterprise authority across multiple systems
- Sets technical direction, standards, and governance frameworks
Authority, Autonomy & Decision-Making- Leads technical solutions and owns recommendations for assigned scope
- Operates with high autonomy, progressing to fully autonomous and strategic authority
- Sets standards, defines strategy, and provides direction-setting leadership
- Manages increasing decision complexity, including high, multi-variable, enterprise-impact decisions
Communication & Influence- Communicates effectively across cross-functional teams and departments
- Influences teams and outcomes without formal authority
- Engages with site and senior leadership to shape technical direction
- Sustains enterprise-level influence through expertise, credibility, and results
Scope, Risk & Business Impact- Leads projects ranging from medium complexity to large capital programs and portfolios
- Delivers measurable improvements in cost, quality, yield, and throughput
- Drives significant, strategic business impact at area, site, and multi-site levels
- Proactively balances trade-offs and owns risk decisions using an enterprise risk lens
- Impacts value streams, sites, and enterprise performance outcomes
Environmental Working Conditions:- Manufacturing, production, and industrial environments with a blend of office and floor presence
- Regular interaction with operating equipment, tooling, and production systems
- Periods of extended standing, walking, or on-floor support
- Occasional travel for site or multi-site responsibilities
- Use of appropriate PPE and adherence to all safety and regulatory requirements
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree preferred for senior and enterprise roles
- Progressive experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or industrial operations
- Demonstrated expertise in Six Sigma, validation, process optimization, and capital project execution
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority
