Senior Manufacturing Engineer

United Pharma; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pharma is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead and support development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes at the New River Valley facility. You will provide technical engineering support to production, develop standardized work methods, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process changes, support new product launches, and achieve safety, quality, cost and delivery goals, while mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience applying Lean principles to manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyze production data and translate findings into improvements.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support new process trials while providing engineering assistance to current production to ensure stable, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective production methods, standardized processes, tooling, and equipment for assigned products and operations.
• Drive improvements in workplace safety, ergonomics, productivity, and efficiency through process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Materials and other cross-functional teams to improve material flow, workplace organization, and material placement using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Coordinate the implementation of new products and engineering changes, including work balancing, process development, cycle-time analysis, and manpower planning.
• Partner with Engineering, Materials, and other functional teams during manufacturing design reviews, prototype builds, process development, and production launch activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance quality, reduce costs, improve delivery, and increase productivity.
• Analyze assembly processes and production data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective problem-solving solutions.
• Develop, maintain, and validate accurate production standards using predetermined time systems such as MCTM and MOST.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with engineering standards, plant procedures, safety requirements, and applicable compliance guidelines.
• Identify and execute cost-reduction and manpower-optimization opportunities through improved process design, work methods, and assembly configurations.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Manufacturing Engineers and other engineering personnel as required.
• Lead engineering projects and programs within the assigned area to achieve production, schedule, quality, cost, and business objectives.
• Work closely with plant personnel and cross-functional teams to achieve production targets, optimize manpower allocation, maintain line balance, and meet operational goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective decision-making and analytical abilities
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Customer-focused approach
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement
• Ability to analyze production data and translate findings into actionable process improvements
• Strong technical leadership and project management capabilities

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Technical leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Job description

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading and supporting the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes within the New River Valley production facility. This role provides technical engineering support to production, develops standardized work methods, establishes appropriate manpower requirements, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

The position works closely with cross-functional teams to implement process changes, improve operational efficiency, support new product launches, and achieve production, quality, cost, safety, and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support new process trials while providing engineering assistance to current production to ensure stable, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective production methods, standardized processes, tooling, and equipment for assigned products and operations.
• Drive improvements in workplace safety, ergonomics, productivity, and efficiency through process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Materials and other cross-functional teams to improve material flow, workplace organization, and material placement using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Coordinate the implementation of new products and engineering changes, including work balancing, process development, cycle-time analysis, and manpower planning.
• Partner with Engineering, Materials, and other functional teams during manufacturing design reviews, prototype builds, process development, and production launch activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance quality, reduce costs, improve delivery, and increase productivity.
• Analyze assembly processes and production data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective problem-solving solutions.
• Develop, maintain, and validate accurate production standards using predetermined time systems such as MCTM and MOST.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with engineering standards, plant procedures, safety requirements, and applicable compliance guidelines.
• Identify and execute cost-reduction and manpower-optimization opportunities through improved process design, work methods, and assembly configurations.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Manufacturing Engineers and other engineering personnel as required.
• Lead engineering projects and programs within the assigned area to achieve production, schedule, quality, cost, and business objectives.
• Work closely with plant personnel and cross-functional teams to achieve production targets, optimize manpower allocation, maintain line balance, and meet operational goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective decision-making and analytical abilities
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Customer-focused approach
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement
• Ability to analyze production data and translate findings into actionable process improvements
• Strong technical leadership and project management capabilities