Senior Manufacturing Engineer

In this role, a senior individual contributor will be responsible for owning manufacturing engineering deliverables for assigned NPI/process development projects, providing DFM/DFA input, developing robust processes and tooling, supporting qualification and launch, and helping standardize manufacturing practices across sites. This position provides broad exposure to cross‑functional NPI programs, manufacturing site collaboration, and opportunities to grow as a technical leader in manufacturing process development.

This role is based in Fairview, NC with collaboration across manufacturing sites; occasional travel may be required to support process development, qualification, and launch activities.

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities that help bring new products from concept through launch.
• Influence early product design through strong DFM/DFA input to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and scalability.
• Develop robust manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment solutions that support customer‑driven product innovation.

Primary responsibilities include:

Execute Manufacturing Engineering deliverables aligned with the LEANPD process, including:

• New process and equipment specification in compliance with safety and ergonomic policies.
• DFM/DFA input into the early stages of product design.
• PFMEA and implementation of high‑risk mitigation plans.
• Manufacturing capacity analysis.
• Assembly tooling and equipment development.
• Execution of sample builds for DFM and process development.
• Generation of process specifications.
• Lead or support development and implementation of manufacturing technologies, equipment, and appropriate automation to support new product introduction.
• Apply a lean manufacturing focus to improve cost, quality, yield, and manufacturability of manufacturing processes.
• Liaise with manufacturing facilities to support preliminary cost estimates on new product concepts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years of hands‑on manufacturing, process development, or new product introduction experience.
• Experience with machine, equipment and process design, development, and deployment into a production environment.
• Hands‑on problem solver with the ability to independently manage assigned technical workstreams while collaborating with project and functional leadership.
• Demonstrated success in leveraging Lean tools to introduce or enhance manufacturing processes.
• Must be able to effectively operate in remote teams with broad geographic footprints.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance priorities across multiple active projects and launch timelines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with 3D CAD software as well as general Microsoft Office applications.