Full Job Description
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Job Summary:
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer establishes new Engineering Masters (EMs) along with in-process inspection plan criteria. This role supports new programs by developing processes, designing tooling, and implementing production controls. Responsibilities include designing production tools and machines and resolving production challenges related to materials, processes, shop floor routing, and tooling. The engineer integrates all production-related aspects of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and customer-driven revision changes. They analyze root causes and resolve Corrective Action/Preventative Actions (CAPAs), provide documentation and manufacturability feedback to customers, and collaborate with customers to address quality issues. The role works closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager to prioritize and execute Lean and other continuous improvement projects.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Generate and update Engineering Masters for new and revised components, including inspection criteria.
- Develop processes, tooling, and production controls; manage assembly and validation.
- Evaluate manufacturing processes for cost and feasibility before and after releases.
- Provide customers with documentation like pFMEA, inspection plans, and validations.
- Collaborate with customers to resolve quality issues.
- Coordinate engineering releases, routings, standards, and data entry.
- Set priorities with Manufacturing Engineering Manager and lead documented cost-reduction efforts.
- Lead root cause analysis and CAPA prevention initiatives.
- Implement Lean and continuous improvement projects.
- Monitor emerging manufacturing technologies and assess applications.
- Design tools and machines to support operations.
- Recommend new technologies for company use.
- Conduct complex job quoting with estimating software and scenario analyses.
- Perform additional assigned duties.
Technical Functional Skills:
- Strong knowledge of mechanical principles, machining, metal properties, and math application to machinery and tooling.
- Familiar with modern fabrication, assembly, and machine-shop practices.
- Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 quality management standards.
- Proficient in AutoCAD drafting and SolidWorks modeling.
- Able to analyze manufacturing equipment issues with attention to detail.
- Skilled in combining established methods with innovations to solve production problems.
- Self-motivated and works well with minimal supervision.
- Effective communication skills with all organizational levels and external partners.
- Knowledgeable in computer systems, data processing, ERP, and MRP principles.
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S.M.E. degree or a B.S. degree focused on Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
- At least four years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, including expertise in tool and/or machine design.
- Demonstrated experience in evaluating and analyzing capital appropriations.
- Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
