Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Your tasks The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. This role provides technical leadership for process development, production support, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Process Leadership Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures. Lead process improvements focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. Support new product introduction (NPI), including process development, tooling, and production readiness. Technical Expertise & Problem Solving Serve as a technical authority for manufacturing methods, equipment, and materials. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues (e.g., scrap, rework, downtime). Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. Equipment, Tooling, & Automation Specify, design, or validate production equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation. Lead Capital projects form concept through installation, qualification, and handoff. Ensure equipment capability, reliability, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Quality & Compliance Partner with Quality Engineering to ensure processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. Support audits, PFMEAs, control plans, and process qualification / validation activities. Ensure adherence to company, customer, and industry standards. Collaboration & Leadership Maintain a strong shop-floor presence to provide hands-on support and rapid response to production initiatives. Work cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance. Mentor and guide Junior level manufacturing engineers Provide technical input to management on manufacturing strategy and operational decisions. Maintain professionalism with respectful communication, ethical behavior, and a positive attitude. Your profile

Required:

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment. Strong Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and production systems. Proven experience leading process improvements and technical projects. Proficiency with engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation. Strong data analysis and statistical problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

Exposure to HVAC manufacturing or regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, medical, or defense). Experience with automation, robotics, CNC machining, assembly lines, and complex manufacturing systems. Lean Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement certification. Key Competencies Leadership and technical mentoring. Structured problem solving. Continuous improvement mindset. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.