Senior Assembly Process Engineer: Lead & Mentor Across Plants

dtna; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match up to 6%

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ calendar holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans

Onsite fitness (at some locations)

Tuition assistance

Disability plans

Job summary

DTNA is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer III to lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of assembly processes across multiple plants. You will mentor engineers, coordinate with Design Engineering, Operations and Quality, and drive cross-functional project execution in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safety, cost, quality and schedule, with hands-on shop-floor problem solving and strong leadership in Lean manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–7 years in manufacturing/assembly/industrial engineering.
• 2+ years leading multi-stakeholder projects and launches.
• Proficient with Excel (data analysis, dashboards) and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; travel ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of assembly manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Manufacturing Engineers across multiple locations.
• Support safety-critical manufacturing systems, tooling, assembly processes, and controls.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
• Ensure process designs meet safety, quality, productivity, and ergonomic requirements.
• Lead multiple projects from concept through implementation; manage schedules and budgets.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Plant teams.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation plans to maintain timing and deliverables.
• Foster collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Lead by example in professionalism, communication, and accountability.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

DTNA is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer III to lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of assembly processes across multiple plants. You will mentor engineers, coordinate with Design Engineering, Operations and Quality, and drive cross-functional project execution in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safety, cost, quality and schedule, with hands-on shop-floor problem solving and strong leadership in Lean manufacturing practices.