Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Job TitlePay Range $58.77hr - $63.77hrRequirement/Must Have8+ years’ experience required.Bachelor's degree in engineering required.ResponsibilitiesProvide technical support for metals manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, inspection methods, and production documentation.Lead complex manufacturing engineering projects, including equipment/process qualification, validation, and production support.Design, execute, and document engineering studies, experiments, protocols, and technical reports to qualify or improve manufacturing processes.Identify and implement process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, statistical analysis, and risk-based engineering methods.Analyze and resolve complex manufacturing and compliance issues, including CAPAs, nonconformances, audit observations, process excursions, and yield issues.Develop and revise work instructions, process documentation, training materials, validation documents, and technical reports.Lead project planning and execution to ensure technical deliverables are completed on schedule and meet stakeholder expectations.Support compliance with applicable EHS, quality system, and cleanroom medical device manufacturing requirements.Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rate and improve efficiency.SkillsCreativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.Strong technical expertise in manufacturing engineering and process optimization.Experience with metals manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and inspection methods.Advanced problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.Ability to lead complex engineering studies, validations, investigations, and improvement projects.Ability to translate complex technical information for production teams, technical partners, and leadership.Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Strict attention to detail and strong commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.Proficiency with Microsoft Office.Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, process validation, risk analysis, and project management tools preferred.