Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Richmond, Virginia - Full-Time / Direct-Hire

A leading manufacturing company in the Richmond, Virginia area is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Fabrication to join its growing operations team. This is a high-impact engineering role focused on improving fabrication and manufacturing processes, driving operational efficiency, supporting capital equipment initiatives, and optimizing plant performance.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in metal fabrication processes, manufacturing process improvement, project management, facility layouts, and capital equipment implementation within an industrial manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency across fabrication operations
• Develop, evaluate, and optimize manufacturing methods, tooling, workflows, and production processes
• Analyze workforce utilization, workflow, and plant layouts to maximize operational efficiency and safety
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for fabrication processes including press, punch, and cut operations
• Partner with engineering, design, and production teams to ensure manufacturability of new and existing products
• Support New Product Development (NPD) and Design to Value (DTV) initiatives through Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input
• Evaluate and implement process improvements through labor analysis, production reviews, and future capacity planning
• Lead capital equipment projects including vendor coordination, quoting, cost justification, installation, and implementation
• Conduct make-vs-buy analysis for manufactured components and processes
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers regarding equipment specifications, materials, tooling, and production capabilities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Lead advanced problem-solving activities and provide technical support across operations
• Track project progress, timelines, budgets, and implementation results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with fabrication processes including press, punch, and cut aluminum or plastic profiles
• Strong knowledge of fabrication equipment, tooling, facility layouts, and manufacturing systems
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and polyurethane foaming processes preferred
• Experience supporting capital equipment installations and manufacturing process improvements
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Proficiency with 2D CAD software (3D CAD experience is a plus)
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Background

• Experience within window, door, glass, or related fabrication/manufacturing environments is a plus
• Ability to support facility expansions, process optimization, and new product introductions

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Bonus Potential
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Long-Term Career Growth Opportunity

No sponsorship available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.