Job description The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes for advanced ceramic components. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure efficient, high-quality production that meets stringent aerospace standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in high throughput casting or ceramics manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for advancing aerospace technology.
Responsibilities - Develop, evaluate, and optimize complex manufacturing processes to improve yield, reduce defects, and minimize cycle times per quality control standards.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to production teams, troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions to ensure consistent quality and throughput.
- Lead initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to enhance process efficiency and reduce waste.
- Specify, evaluate, and maintain manufacturing equipment and tooling, ensuring optimal production performance and safety.
- Create, oversee, and maintain detailed process SOP documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and technical reports, using tools like Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle). Train as needed as per training requirements.
- Work in collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to support new product introductions and process scale-up.
- Collaborate with the Quality team to ensure processes comply with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, customer specifications, and aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP).
- Ensure processes adhere to safety standards, including proper handling of hazardous materials (e.g., ceramic powders, liquid resins) and conducting risk assessments.
Qualifications - B.S in Mechanical, Materials, Ceramics, Manufacturing Engineering or related field. Will accept applicants with appropriate experience and skills but no degree.
- 8+ years' hands on experience in injection molding, composite/ceramics manufacturing environment or 5+ years' experience in manufacturing or related applicable industry experience.
- Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX, AutoCAD) for designing tooling, jigs, fixtures
- Experience working in high throughput environment to solve manufacturing quality issues using statistics data that contribute to product defects.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban and 5S
- Experience with SPC (statistical process control) and DOE (Design of Experiments) methodologies
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical data to stakeholders.
- Ability to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per day with travel up and downs stairs.
- Ability to work for extended periods of time using a computer screen.
- Ability to where required PPE which may include use of safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, lab coats, with exposure to ceramic powders and high-temperature equipment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Expertise in composites, injection molding, castings, or general ceramics for aerospace turbomachinery preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ceramics manufacturing processes, including slurry preparation, material control, dimensional controls a plus.
- Experience with aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP) and regulatory requirements preferred and reporting.
Benefits • Bonus program eligibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. The company may revise the job description at any time in response to business needs. This is a non-management position This is a full time position Pay Range: $105,000-$160,000
