Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with tool makers, maintenance, production workers, and supervisors to troubleshoot and resolve tooling and manufacturing issues.
• Lead efforts related to assembly, production, resistance welding, stamping, and metal or roll forming processes.
• Review new part prints and work with product engineering teams to enhance manufacturability.
• Create cost comparisons and ROI calculations to aid in supplier selection.
• Plan, justify, procure, and implement new equipment, tooling, and fixtures to meet current and future production needs.
• Perform payback analysis and support justification for major capital investments.
• Develop and refine operations, methods, and processes to enhance cost efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Establish and maintain work standards for labor and machine cycle times, influencing manufacturing performance metrics.
• Conduct operational studies to optimize workflow and space utilization.
• Design and update facility and process layouts using AutoCAD.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and cost-reduction initiatives leveraging lean manufacturing techniques.
• Perform capacity analysis for both short-term and long-term manufacturing planning.
• Independently compile and analyze data for project and team review.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing process issues.
• Strong knowledge in stamping, welding, powder coat, material handling automation, robotics, and coatings (wet and dry).
• Familiarity with engineering and manufacturing best practices, including Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-functional projects using structured project management principles.
• Proficient in metal forming, machining, and welding.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints, facilitating equipment installation and fabrication.
• Proficiency in standard business software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to quickly adopt and implement new ideas and processes to enhance departmental efficiency.

Preferences:

• Experience in a variety of manufacturing environments, with a focus on automation and robotics.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience in process improvement methodologies.
• Experience with cost reduction and continuous improvement programs.

Titles Encouraged to Apply:

• Manufacturing Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Automation Engineer
• Tooling Engineer
• Industrial Engineer
• Production Engineer