Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

American BOA is a leading manufacturer of flexible metal components and systems, serving industries such as automotive and aerospace. With a legacy of innovation and precision engineering, we are committed to delivering high-performance solutions that meet the most demanding technical requirements. We foster a collaborative and quality-driven culture where engineers are empowered to innovate, solve complex problems, and contribute to the future of advanced manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process design, improvement, and validation for new and existing products.
• Utilize DEFORM software to simulate and optimize metal forming processes, primarily via hydroforming.
• Collaborate with design, tooling, and production teams to implement simulation-driven improvements or root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including flow charts, work instructions, and control plans.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Support APQP, PPAP, and other quality assurance processes.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional project teams.
• Analyze manufacturing data using statistical tools and perform Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Work with hydraulic systems, control systems, and measurement equipment to support production and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited institution in Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Proficiency in DEFORM software for process simulation and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of metal forming, material science, and structural behavior.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PTC Creo).
• Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing analytics.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and general knowledge of manufacturing equipment control systems.
• Proficiency in using measurement equipment.
• Strong background in statistical analysis and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in automotive or aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC.
• Ability to interpret metallurgical data and integrate it into simulation models.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing.