Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Vision Systems

We’re actively seeking an experienced Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing process development, equipment integration, production optimization, and new technology initiatives within a Vision Systems environment.

Key Responsibilities

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• Design and optimize manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling.
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• Develop efficient machine and equipment layouts to maximize productivity, throughput, and facility utilization.
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• Define sequences of operations and manufacturing procedures for tools, equipment, and processes that impact product performance.
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• Adapt machine and equipment designs to meet factory and production requirements.
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• Incorporate inspection and test requirements into manufacturing and production plans.
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• Evaluate the performance of machinery, equipment, and tooling to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
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• Investigate manufacturing issues and initiate corrective actions to address process deficiencies and quality concerns.
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• Develop manufacturing processes that support Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other process improvement techniques.
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• Provide technical guidance to Engineering on design concepts, specifications, equipment, and manufacturing techniques.
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• Ensure manufacturing processes and procedures comply with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
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• Lead and/or contribute to projects involving new technologies, manufacturing systems, process improvements, and production initiatives.
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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive projects from design through implementation.
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• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to other engineers and technical professionals.
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Technical Leadership

This is a senior-level individual contributor role with significant technical responsibility and autonomy. The Principal Manufacturing Engineer will:

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• Serve as a technical expert in manufacturing engineering and assigned projects.
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• Lead complex manufacturing projects and initiatives with limited oversight.
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• Develop solutions to complex and sometimes undefined manufacturing problems through detailed analysis and investigation.
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• Drive improvements to processes, systems, equipment, and products.
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• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other stakeholders.
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• Represent the organization with internal and external customers, vendors, and project stakeholders.
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• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to other team members.
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• Help advance existing technologies and
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