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Sr Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
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What they do
An Advanced Manufacturing Engineer coordinates and manages manufacturing processes in within a manufacturing environment. Develops and implements product quality standards, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods for maximum efficiency. Estimates resource requirements, production times and schedule for manufacturing processes.
$91,518 / year median in Kentucky
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Sr Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Pacer Group Sr Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Pacer Group in Junction City, Kentucky Posted in 9 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Title:
Sr.
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Location:
Danville, KY Work Arrangement:
Onsite Employment Type:
Contract Duration:
4 months
Domain:
Advanced Manufacturing /
Manufacturing Engineering Pay Rate:
$42/hr W2
Application Deadline:
08/31/2026 SKILLS
REQUIRED
Primary (Must-Have):
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - required
- 5+ years of Industrial, Advanced, or Manufacturing Engineering experience
- Manufacturing engineering and process optimization
- Fabrication and assembly processes
- Root cause problem solving and solution implementation
- Project planning and execution
- Product specification interpretation and application
- Cross-functional collaboration and leadership Secondary (Good to Have):
- Lean Manufacturing
- Process Mapping and Value Stream Mapping
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
- Automation and Digital Factory
- Capital acquisition
- Factory optimization and productivity improvement
- Resource management
- Continuous improvement
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will leverage manufacturing engineering expertise to investigate and resolve complex supply chain and manufacturing challenges. This role will evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes to meet product specifications, quality requirements, and business objectives. The engineer will collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams while leading strategic projects focused on productivity, factory optimization, automation, and continuous improvement.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the investigation, root cause analysis, and resolution of challenging manufacturing and supply chain problems.
- Evaluate fabrication and assembly processes to ensure they meet product specifications and quality requirements.
- Identify, plan, and execute strategic projects involving automation, digital factory initiatives, productivity improvements, and factory optimization.
- Support capital acquisition activities and manufacturing process improvement initiatives.
- Review quality output, identify improvement opportunities, and coach teams to improve manufacturing performance.
- Interpret and apply product specifications, engineering standards, and manufacturing requirements.
- Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to prioritize workload and achieve exceptional team outcomes.
- Provide project planning, execution oversight, and resource management in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing, process mapping, value stream mapping, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Implement solutions that improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.
BENEFITS
Optional EEOC Compliance:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
DISCLAIMER AI
Usage Policy:
Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance