Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Advanced Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

An established and growing manufacturer in the aerospace and advanced electronics sector is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead complex process development and continuous improvement initiatives across its high-performance product lines.

This highly visible role combines hands-on process engineering with cross-functional leadership, offering significant opportunity for career advancement within a world-class engineering and operations environment.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, repeatability, and quality compliance (AS9100 or equivalent).
• Design and implement production tooling, jigs, and fixtures supporting precision assembly and machining.
• Provide daily technical support to production teams, resolving process, equipment, or quality-related challenges.
• Partner with Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to drive waste reduction, workflow optimization, and throughput improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Analyze process performance and cost drivers, recommending improvements and automation to increase productivity.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and process documentation improvements.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), ensuring smooth transition from engineering development to full-rate production.
• Develop and manage engineering change requests and orders to ensure accurate and controlled implementation.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to shape long-term manufacturing strategies and capability roadmaps.

🤝 Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering technical excellence, professional development, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Promote data-driven decision-making through the use of statistical analysis and digital manufacturing tools to optimize processes and justify capital investments.

🎓 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering within aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries.
• Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and process validation.
• Skilled in developing process routings, work instructions, and PFMEAs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams at all organizational levels.

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience in an Operations or Manufacturing Leadership Development Program.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Prior aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with robotics, automation, and CAD tools.