Senior Manufacturing Engineer

12th October, 2026

Our client, a growing aerospace component manufacturer in Elma, NY, is looking to hire a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to their team!


This is an on-site/full-time/direct hire position
Salary based on experience: Up to $120K


The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will serve as a manufacturing subject matter expert, leading complex engineering projects, supporting new product introduction, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This position is ideal for an engineer who excels in handson problem-solving, crossfunctional collaboration, and longterm manufacturing strategy.



Key Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production systems.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through process development, risk assessment, validation, and production readiness.
• Serve as technical lead for complex manufacturing challenges, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program teams to ensure seamless transition from design to fullscale production.
• Lead crossfunctional improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, capacity, and efficiency.
• Evaluate manufacturing methods, equipment, tooling, automation opportunities, and workflow improvements.
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain process controls, risk assessments, control plans, and standardized work.
• Recommend and justify capital equipment investments; lead installation and implementation.
• Represent manufacturing during customer visits, audits, corrective action reviews, and qualification activities.
• Mentor engineers, technicians, and production personnel to strengthen technical capability across the organization.
• Facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support longrange manufacturing planning, capacity analysis, and readiness for future growth.
• Identify emerging technologies and best practices that support Servotronics' strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment; aerospace/defense/medical device preferred.
• Proven success leading complex manufacturing improvement initiatives and crossfunctional projects.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, production systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical and operational challenges.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace manufacturing background.
• Experience with AS9100, NADCAP, or other regulated industry standards.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Experience leading capital equipment or automation projects.
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, and manufacturing analytics systems.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical teams.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.


We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.