Senior Manufacturing Engineer

sensata; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensata in Thousand Oaks is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate and improve manufacturing processes by designing research programs and applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, and tooling.

You will collaborate with design engineering on new products, estimate costs, set time standards, and lead records of manufacturing operations while guiding continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Ethical integrity and accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Leads implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods and processes.
• Collaborates with design engineering for new product releases.
• Estimates manufacturing cost and determines tooling and process needs.
• Maintains records and reporting systems for manufacturing operations.
• Plans and designs manufacturing processes in an industrial plant.
• Oversees fabrication, modification, and evaluation in machining, forming, welding, assembly, and material handling.
• Works with continuous improvement teams on transformation projects.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Organization & time management

Integrity & ethics

Problem solving

Collaboration with suppliers

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.

General Responsibilities

• Leads the implementation and maintenance of methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies
• Collaborates with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products
• Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines
• Leads records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations
• Plans and designs manufacturing processes in an industrial plant
• Leads the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation in support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Work closely with continuous improvement teams to plan and oversee ongoing transformation projects.

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Base Salary Range: $98,240.00 - $135,080.00

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

Smarter Together

Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world's most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing

Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

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