Senior Manufacturing engineer

Job Description

Job DescriptionRole Overview
Manufacturing Engineers with expertise in machining and machine building are responsible for designing, building, installing, and optimizing advanced production equipment and processes. They serve as a critical link between design engineering and shop floor execution, ensuring complex designs are translated into high-precision, repeatable manufacturing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Equipment & Process Development: Design, assemble, and install manufacturing equipment, tooling, jigs, and fixtures aligned to production requirements
Operational Excellence & Problem Solving: Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, quality issues, and machine failures using data-driven approaches such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Process Documentation: Develop and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and process sheets to standardize operations and ensure consistency
Supplier & Vendor Collaboration: Engage with external machine builders and suppliers for equipment procurement, commissioning, and buy-off validation
CNC Programming & Optimization: Develop, debug, and optimize CNC programs (3 , 4-, and 5-axis) across milling, turning, and grinding operations to enhance efficiency, cycle time, and precision
Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Review engineering drawings and provide feedback or redesign components to improve manufacturability and cost effectiveness

Core Technical Capabilities
Machine building, installation, and commissioning
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)Machining process optimization and cycle time reduction
Advanced troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
Technical documentation and requirements capture
Vendor management and procurement coordination

Technical Expertise
Machining: Deep hands-on experience with CNC machining, cutting tools, feeds/speeds, and metallurgy
Quality & Precision: Strong knowledge of GD&T and precision measurement tools (CMM, micrometers
Lean Manufacturing: Application of 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies

Education & Experience
Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
3 - 5 years of relevant experience in machining, manufacturing engineering, or machine building environments

Professional Skills
Technical Documentation: High proficiency in creating structured engineering and process documentation
Digital Tools: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Power BI, and Share
Point Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across