Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is a newly established role responsible for leading the planning, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes within KIRCHHOFF Automotive’s Manchester facility. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers to ensure manufacturing excellence while adhering to corporate standards, lean principles, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Processes:
• Facilitate the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including job instructions, standard operation sheets, and visual aids.
• Support corporate teams in new product and process development, including equipment design and installation.
• Equipment Development and Maintenance:
• Manage equipment development phases such as quotation, kick-off, changes, approval, and installation.
• Conduct trial runs for new equipment, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, reliability, and productivity standards.
• Coordinate engineering changes and equipment modifications to meet operational needs.
• Project Leadership:
• Oversee new program launches from inception to completion, ensuring seamless execution.
• Compile documentation and prepare purchase requisitions for equipment and materials.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure all required documentation, including schematics and manuals, is obtained and distributed.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Lead initiatives in lean manufacturing, Advanced Quality Planning (AQP), and SMED to enhance efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analyses to resolve machine downtime issues and recommend solutions.
• Standardize manufacturing processes across facilities, ensuring best practices are shared and implemented.
• Mentorship and Training:
• Support and mentor team members, fostering technical expertise within the engineering group.
• Organize and conduct training programs on equipment, safety, and operational excellence.
• Safety and Compliance:
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company safety standards.
• Promote a safe and clean working environment aligned with 5S principles.
• Customer and Supplier Collaboration:
• Act as a liaison with vendors and customers to meet manufacturing and equipment requirements.
• Conduct supplier site visits and manage supplier relationships.