Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Laser & Ultrasonic WeldingKey Responsibilities- Design and optimize manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining, processing, and material handling.
- Develop efficient machine and equipment layouts to maximize productivity, throughput, and facility utilization.
- Define sequences of operations and manufacturing procedures for tools, equipment, and production processes.
- Adapt machine and equipment designs to meet factory and production requirements.
- Incorporate inspection and test requirements into manufacturing and production plans.
- Evaluate machinery, equipment, and tooling performance; identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and product quality.
- Develop manufacturing processes that support Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other process improvement techniques.
- Partner with Engineering and cross-functional teams on design concepts, specifications, equipment selection, and manufacturing methods.
- Ensure manufacturing processes and procedures comply with applicable quality, regulatory, and safety requirements.
- Lead or contribute to process improvement, technology implementation, and manufacturing initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to other engineers and technical professionals.
- Manage moderately complex to large-scale projects, including planning, delegation, stakeholder communication, and review of deliverables.
Technical Leadership & ImpactThis is a
senior-level individual contributor role with significant technical autonomy and responsibility. The successful candidate will:
- Serve as a technical expert for assigned manufacturing processes and projects.
- Influence the development of new products, processes, standards, and operational plans.
- Solve complex and sometimes undefined manufacturing problems through detailed analysis and investigation.
- Drive improvements to processes, systems, equipment, and products.
- Represent the organization with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and vendors.
- Collaborate across functions to influence decisions and achieve project objectives.
- Provide technical leadership, coaching, and training to other team members.
- Lead projects involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams while maintaining quality, compliance, and business objectives.
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