Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior plc

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
  • Proficient in GD&T principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated project management skills for leading cross-functional initiatives.
  • Experience with various manufacturing processes including stamping, machining, and welding.
  • Strong understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles with statistical analysis capabilities.
  • Excellent collaboration skills for working with operators and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership in material review and nonconforming materials assessments.
  • Lead root cause investigations using advanced problem-solving methodologies.
  • Define and approve compliant rework and salvage strategies considering quality and cost.
  • Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Drive development and validation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Establish and standardize technical documentation aligned with quality requirements.
  • Serve as a primary technical resource for production and ensure manufacturing readiness.
  • Prepare and process engineering change orders (ECOs) across functions.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues and optimize performance.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
  • Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Flexible work schedule to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: Perform complicated and advanced mechanical engineering work on high complexity products, assemblies, and manufacturing processes. Responsible for the overall technical integrity and success of assigned projects of custom edge-welded metal bellows assemblies, accumulators, reservoirs, compressors, as well as many non-bellows products and components. Plan, organize, and lead a variety of technical projects involving the investigation, identification, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and electromechanical components and assemblies for a wide range of applications in compliance with customers' requirements. The role requires a high degree of technical competence, business awareness, and adherence to engineering processes and procedures in order to perform the duties under minimal supervision, and with a high level of autonomy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide technical leadership in Material Review Board (MRB) and Returned Material Authorization (RMA) activities, including final disposition authority and risk assessment for nonconforming materials while working closely with Quality Engineering.
  • Lead complex root cause investigations using advanced structured problem-solving methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, fault tree analysis, statistical methods) where applicable, ensuring sustainable resolution of systemic issues.
  • Define and approve technically sound, compliant rework and salvage strategies, balancing quality, cost, and delivery considerations.
  • Analyze manufacturing and quality data, identifying trends, systemic risks, and high-impact product/process improvement opportunities.
  • Drive the development, implementation, and validation of containment, corrective, and preventive actions (CAPA), ensuring effectiveness and long-term process stability.
  • Establish and standardize technical documentation, including work instructions, engineering reports, and best practices, ensuring alignment with quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as a primary technical resource to production, proactively identifying risks, resolving escalated issues, and ensuring manufacturing readiness and robustness.
  • Prepare and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), including cross-functional alignment, risk assessment, validation planning, and implementation of design, tooling, and process improvements.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across production, quality, supply chain, and engineering to resolve complex issues and optimize manufacturing performance.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce variation, improve yield, and increase operational efficiency.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to elevate team capability.


Qualifications

JOB FUNCTIONS: DESIRABLE SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
  1. Minimum 5 years relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
  2. Strong proficiency in GD&T principles and practices.
  3. Demonstrated Project Management Skills with the ability to lead cross functional initiatives.
  4. Experience with the following manufacturing processes: Stamping, Cleaning, Machining, Welding, Heat Treatment, Brazing, Hydraulic/Pneumatic testing, Inspection, and Packaging.
  5. Strong understanding the Lean mindset, Six-Sigma principles, and statistical analysis.
  6. Excellent collaboration skills to work with operators and cross functional teams to identify root causes and implement robust, sustainable solutions.


Salary Hiring Range: $100,000 - $130,000

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Perform other related duties as assigned or as required.
  2. Follow all prescribed Company environmental, health and safety procedures and policies.
  3. Work effectively with others and actively participate in training and continuous business improvement activities.

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