Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

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Where is the work:

On-Site (5 days)

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads complex manufacturing, automation, capacity, and productivity initiatives that support business objectives in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth. This role provides technical leadership across manufacturing processes and systems, drives capital and process improvement projects from concept through implementation, and partners cross-functionally to build scalable, efficient manufacturing capabilities. The position also mentors engineers and technicians, supports capital and resource planning, and represents Manufacturing Engineering in leadership discussions.

What you will Do:

• Lead manufacturing, automation, capacity, productivity, and facility improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership for processes, equipment, and manufacturing systems.
• Manage projects from business case through implementation, validation, and handoff.
• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, risk plans, and resource plans.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, IT, EHS, and suppliers.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Support capital planning, manufacturing roadmaps, and long-term capacity strategies.
• Mentor engineers and technicians and help strengthen team capability.
• Present recommendations, project updates, and business cases to plant and business leaders.

What you will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience will be considered
• 7–10 years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing process design, capacity analysis, labor optimization, line balancing, process capability, and root-cause problem solving.
• Experience with capital equipment, automation, manufacturing launches, capacity expansion, facility changes, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Experience with capital planning, manufacturing roadmaps, and ERP/MES or other manufacturing data systems.
• Lean, Six Sigma, automation, controls, robotics, digital manufacturing, or related advanced manufacturing credentials.
• Proven ability to influence across functions without formal authority.
• Strong communication, project leadership, and business acumen.
• PMP certification preferred.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$97,406.66 - $156,200.00

Compensation Type: Salary

Incentive Eligible: No

Sales Commission Eligible: No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role: Yes

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.