Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Timken; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for their Carson City location in Nevada. This role involves developing processes and tooling, generating Engineering Masters, and collaborating with customers on quality initiatives. Key qualifications include a B.S. in Engineering and 4+ years in manufacturing engineering with skills in AutoCAD and Six Sigma methodologies. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and effective communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with tool and machine design.

Responsibilities

• Generate and update Engineering Masters for components.
• Develop processes and tooling to support production.
• Coordinate quality issue resolutions with customers.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles.

Skills

Mechanical principles and machining knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Strong attention to detail

Education

B.S.M.E. or equivalent in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

CGI by Timken is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. The role establishes Engineering Masters, develops processes and tooling, integrates Engineering Change Orders, and collaborates with customers and management on quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Generate and update Engineering Masters for new and revised components, including inspection criteria.
• Develop processes, tooling, and production controls; manage assembly and validation.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for cost and feasibility before and after releases.
• Provide customers with documentation such as pFMEA, inspection plans, and validations.
• Collaborate with customers to resolve quality issues.
• Coordinate engineering releases, routings, standards, and data entry.
• Set priorities with Manufacturing Engineering Manager and lead documented cost-reduction efforts.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and CAPA prevention initiatives.
• Implement Lean and continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor emerging manufacturing technologies and assess applications.
• Design tools and machines to support operations.
• Recommend new technologies for company use.
• Conduct complex job quoting with estimating software and scenario analyses.
• Perform additional assigned duties.

Technical Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical principles, machining, metal properties, and math application to machinery and tooling.
• Familiarity with modern fabrication, assembly, and machine‑shop practices.
• Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 quality management standards.
• Proficient in AutoCAD drafting and SolidWorks modeling.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing equipment issues with attention to detail.
• Skill in combining established methods with innovations to solve production problems.
• Self‑motivated and works well with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills with all organizational levels and external partners.
• Knowledgeable in computer systems, data processing, ERP, and MRP principles.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S.M.E. degree or a B.S. degree focused on Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• At least four years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, including expertise in tool and/or machine design.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating and analyzing capital appropriations.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.