Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer — Automate & Scale

Copeland; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

Competitive benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

Copeland in Sidney, OH seeks a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer for onsite development of innovative assembly processes and equipment. You will work closely with product engineering on DFM/DFA, apply GD&T, and lead lab validation and production readiness activities.

The role emphasizes hands-on process development, CAD modeling, and collaboration with machine integrators to deploy automated solutions. Onsite with limited travel, safety-compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering field or 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD programs (AutoCAD, NX, or equivalent).
• Extensive experience applying GD&T to product and tooling designs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new manufacturing and assembly processes from concept through production with focus on accuracy, reliability and cost reduction.
• Design and develop assembly equipment, fixtures, tooling and validation methods for new product introductions.
• Apply advanced GD&T principles to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Create and modify 3D models, assemblies and tooling concepts using CAD software.
• Collaborate with product engineering to drive DFM and DFA improvements.
• Evaluate and implement emerging assembly technologies (presses, vision systems, automated fastening, dispensing, laser processing, intelligent manufacturing).
• Partner with machine integrators and equipment builders to define requirements and commission production equipment.
• Develop proof-of-concept prototypes and conduct hands-on experiments in a lab environment.
• Utilize Python to automate data collection, analysis and equipment interfacing.
• Lead Process FMEA, capability studies and validation activities for manufacturing readiness.
• Support capital projects, FAT/SAT and production startup activities.
• Apply structured problem-solving to resolve manufacturing issues and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

GD&T

DFM

DFA

Python

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional Collaboration

Team Leadership

Education

Engineering degree or 10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

Python

Job description

Copeland in Sidney, OH seeks a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer for onsite development of innovative assembly processes and equipment. You will work closely with product engineering on DFM/DFA, apply GD&T, and lead lab validation and production readiness activities.

The role emphasizes hands-on process development, CAD modeling, and collaboration with machine integrators to deploy automated solutions. Onsite with limited travel, safety-compliant operations.