Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Hyliion; Town of Texas, Cedar Park (WI, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovative energy solutions seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and lead cross-functional teams. This role involves developing prototype processes, implementing lean manufacturing techniques, and ensuring high-quality product delivery.

Benefits

Medical Plans (PPO or HDHP options)

Dental and Vision Plans

Life Insurance and AD&D Plans

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401k/Roth 401k

Voluntary Plans (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Familiarity with aerospace or precision manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on prototype build processes and scale for production.
• Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes.
• Lead initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.

Skills

Manufacturing Process Design

Lean

Problem-Solving

Continuous Improvement

Additive Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced technical or business degree

Tools

NX

CAD

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Job description

Hyliion

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible, and affordable electricity production. The company's primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.

Job Purpose

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer collaborates with industrialization leadership and design engineering teams to develop prototype build processes and then adapt and scale these processes for full production. This position plays a critical part in defining and optimizing manufacturing processes, leading cross-functional teams, and contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality products.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prototype Development & Production Scaling: Collaborate with design engineering teams to develop prototype build processes and transition them to efficient, repeatable production-scale operations.
2. Process Development & Optimization: Design, develop, and implement efficient manufacturing processes for engine and generator assembly operations.
3. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement: Identify and lead initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
4. Technical Leadership: Serve as the subject matter expert for assembly processes, providing technical guidance and support to production teams.
5. Additive Manufacturing: Integrate additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies into production processes, where applicable, to enhance design flexibility and reduce costs.
6. Project Management: Manage cross-functional projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met.
7. Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Support root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to address production issues and improve product quality.
8. Tooling & Equipment: Design and specify tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support production activities.
9. Additional duties as assigned or required for the business.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

• Education, Experience, and Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field) required.
  • Advanced technical or business degree beneficial.
  • 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, with significant exposure to engine, genset, and/or electric motor assembly operations.
  • Familiarity with business case drivers and value creation. Ability to objectively compare and rationalize options for the way forward.
  • Aerospace or other precision manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Expertise in manufacturing process design and improvement (lean, Kaizen, error-proofing, fixture design). Experience with DOE, gage R&R, and process qualifications.
  • Ability to design tooling for mid/high-volume manufacturing.
  • Experience implementing automation into production processes.
  • Experience with prototype development and transitioning processes to production-scale operations.
  • Experience with custom fabrication, engine and generator assembly, electric motor assembly processes.
  • Proficiency in design software (NX, CAD, stackup, GD&T) and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Familiarity with automotive or aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., QS9000, ISO9001, AS9100, NADCAP).
  • Experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) is beneficial.

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is a salaried, exempt-level position. Typically, work occurs in an office environment, with exposure to operations, warehouses, and production environments.

Physical/Other Requirements

• Temporary extended on-site oversight for new process development preferred.
• Up to 30% travel to company engineering and production sites.

Additional Information

We are not accepting candidates requiring sponsorship for this position at this time.

Benefits

• Medical Plans (PPO or HDHP options)
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Life Insurance and AD&D Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k/Roth 401k
• Voluntary Plans (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)

Hyliion is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. For accommodations, contact HR at [e-mail].