Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
Overview
We are partnering with a well-established, global manufacturing organization to identify a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on solving complex production challenges. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys taking projects from concept through execution, working closely with operations, maintenance, and external vendors.
The position focuses on improving manufacturing processes, designing or specifying equipment, supporting new product launches, and leading capital projects that directly impact safety, quality, cost, and throughput.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Identify and analyze manufacturing process problems and develop multiple solution paths
- Evaluate technical solutions based on cost, efficiency, ROI, and manufacturability
- Design manufacturing equipment or specify capital equipment and tooling
- Lead installation, setup, debugging, validation, and operator training for new equipment
- Support new product introductions and model launches using APQP methodology
- Manage project scope, timelines, and capital expenditures (AFEs)
- Act as a technical liaison between plant operations, engineering leadership, and vendors
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles
- Maintain strong working knowledge of plant equipment, automation, and production systems
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering
- Strong mechanical background, particularly with automated manufacturing equipment
- Experience designing or specifying manufacturing equipment and tooling
- Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, Solid Edge, AutoCAD, or similar)
- Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles
- Experience supporting product launches using APQP
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently with minimal supervision
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and vendors
- Working knowledge of Windows-based systems and industrial machine interfaces
Why This Role Is Attractive
- High-impact engineering role with visible ownership of capital and process projects
- Opportunity to work on complex automation and equipment installations
- Stable, well-capitalized manufacturing environment
- Strong benefits package including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and tuition support
- Long-term growth potential within manufacturing and engineering leadership tracks
Interested?
This search is being conducted by Bluewater Hayes, an executive search and recruiting firm specializing in manufacturing, engineering, and operations leadership. Qualified candidates will receive full details on the organization during the interview process.