Senior Manufacturing Engineer Job Description
Senior manufacturing engineer
provides process development engineering support for new product development projects by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Evaluates, creates and improves manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials
Develop, implement, maintain, and improve current manufacturing processes, including equipment, documentation, training, gages and tooling/fixtures, to optimize quality, productivity and cost performance
Responsible for support and optimization of Modern CNC horizontal and vertical machining centers, , horizontal and vertical broaching centers, including tooling and gauges
Interface regularly with the manager and manufacturing engineers to assure clear and concise communication in a leadership role
Identify and implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing process problems through testing, evaluation, and analysis
Lead the design for manufacturability process, prepares process FMEAs, root cause analyses, plans facility, equipment, and resource changes and initial product builds, and ensure that Manufacturing deliverables to Development Project Plans are completed and on time
Plan, specify, select, validate and implement new equipment, processes and facilities in manufacturing
Perform planning, development, facilitation of design and installation of high volume Manufacturing equipment, systems and processes
Engage with the appropriate personnel in the identification and resolution of Corrective/Preventative actions to address Safety, Quality, Technical, and Manufacturing issues
Control pilot projects (document issues, materials)
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Senior Manufacturing Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ISO, 9000, PMP, TS16949, QS, RBS, CPIM, LEAN, NADCAP
Education for Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the senior manufacturing engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Technical, Education, Industrial, Science, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Skills for Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Desired skills for senior manufacturing engineer include:
Product design
Tooling
Assembly
Fabrication
Quality control standards
Fabrication processes
Machining
Materials
Manufacturing
Excel
Desired experience for senior manufacturing engineer includes:
Lead or participate in projects, working closely with Production, Maintenance and Quality departments to implement the required changes to stabilise and improve processes
Transfer of New Products to production, both within and between sites
Assist in training employees in new or improved processes
Process and product validation
Degree in Engineering and experience in a senior role
Six Sigma an advantage
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Examples
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of senior manufacturing engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for senior manufacturing engineer
- Create and detail a Manufacturing Plan for transfer of the product into mass production
- Conducts appropriate Manpower efficiency studies – through time and motion studies or standard data (MOST is the Modatek standard)
- Accountable for Productivity improvement
- Responsible to reduce product cost through process improvement, buy versus make, design, and technology
- Conduct SMED initiatives and other CI activities to continuously improve site performance
- Recommend and lead Value Added Value Engineering activities for manufacturability and cost reduction
- Perform detailed analyses of problems and define and execute plans to implement change
- Lead safety initiatives
- Recommend new standards and policies
- Work closely with other departments whose services are necessary to conclude assignments
Qualifications for senior manufacturing engineer
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Torch and Induction Brazing
- Mechanical Soldering
- Helium Leak Testing
- Ability to work closely with and communicate with technical and operational personnel is required
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as test procedures, manuals, engineering drawings and specifications is required
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of senior manufacturing engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for senior manufacturing engineer
- Control manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities to meet Federal and State Regulations
- Creates and maintains manufacturing documents
- Working close together with other functions within Manufacturing, R&D and Quality to setup first time right processes
- Participates in supply chain teams, design teams, purchasing teams and secures the agreed manufacturing requirements
- Ability to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance
- Will work directly with assemblers and technicians on the factory floor, mechanical and electrical engineering from the Engineering departments
- Devise new or improved procedures for existing projects, as required
- Assist and support the platform team in achieving their strategic and financial objectives
- Develop, maintain and coordinate the tracking of major project metrics, ie business and BDX KBOs and make improvements as needed to remain aligned to business needs and priorities
- Supporting the operations engineering team from a R&D perspective
Qualifications for senior manufacturing engineer
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Solidworks, Minitab
- Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent, or a combination of education and or experience
- 10+ years of manufacturing engineer, process engineer or controls engineer
- Willing and able to work in a clean room environment
- Experience should include CNC (computer numerical control) turning, grinding, the tooling and fixturing of this equipment
- Extensive experience with electrical and mechanical repair troubleshooting of highly-automated assembly equipment
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a senior manufacturing engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for senior manufacturing engineer
- Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems for high-speed manufacturing equipment conforms to engineering design and customer specifications
- Designs parts and systems for high-speed manufacturing equipment such as instruments, controls, robotics, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems
- Develop and implement process control techniques and Standard Work (SW) into manufacturing environments (and supporting departments as necessary)
- Analyze manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and lead-time reduction
- Collaborate with tool design & programming regarding product tooling and design to ensure effectual production methods
- Work closely with manufacturing & quality departments to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees
- Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality assurance to insure accurate documentation of tool drawings, process orders
- Confer with vendors to improve VS flow, resolve quality issues affecting manufacturing
- Arrange production line layout and balance workflow
- Experienced in early concept/virtual build phases of new programmes
Qualifications for senior manufacturing engineer
- PCB mechanical assembly
- Requires a BS degree and at least 6 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role
- Must be experienced in Lean/Six Sigma methods with hands on experience
- Strong knowledge of machining, specifically milling and turning
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and CAD drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Knowledge of NC programming methods and language (G-Code)
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of senior manufacturing engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for senior manufacturing engineer
- Specify assembly processes and tooling
- Develop and implement continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness
- Design, specify, and validate world-class manufacturing processes to achieve quality, cost and capacity goals
- Conduct capabilities studies and communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes
- Prepare and present reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance to cross-functional teams
- Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status
- Managing, motivating subordinates to reach peak performance
- Compilation & update of NPIP documentation for operations
- Responsibility for early concept/virtual build phases of new programs
- Project management of capital equipment specification, justification & procurements
Qualifications for senior manufacturing engineer
- Previous experience with CAM, CAD and ERP/MRP software
- New product introduction experience preferred
- Engineering degree, or equivalent, with 5-10yrs experience in a high volume demanding production environment
- Knowledge of Medical Device or similar quality and manufacturing systems would be very desirable
- A demonstrated ability to lead a focused production / technical problem solving team
- Working knowledge of six sigma and/or lean engineering principles with a proven track record in use and delivery of results
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a senior manufacturing engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for senior manufacturing engineer
- Ability to identify Manufacturing Process Constraints
- Design and implement Manufacturing Process Improvements
- Identify and select Manufacturing Capital Equipment and prepare necessary appropriations requests
- Support or lead projects to develop manufacturing capability to build new products
- Support new or improved manufacturing systems that improve quality, deliver performance, and increase efficiency
- Lead and/or work on projects that support global manufacturing operations
- Provide expertise and support manufacturing, engineering, the contract logistics center and field support
- Preparation of financial analysis for capital expenditures for tooling and equipment needed in support of existing product lines or processes
- Maintain positive teaming relationship with internal and external customers, co-workers
- Provide leadership to a project team as assigned, mentor/lead other engineers
Qualifications for senior manufacturing engineer
- Knowledgeable in troubleshooting electromechanical systems
- Experience with drafting/CAD/3D modeling
- Fixture design experience
- Minimum 4 years (or 2 years with an M.S
- Experience with energetic materials, including propellants and explosives, is highly desirable
- Experience with cost and schedule