Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Hydraulics)

Pall - Aerospace; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in New Port Richey, FL to support daily operations and lead Lean initiatives. You’ll work with engineering and production teams to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across aerospace manufacturing processes.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, and experience with CAD, DFM, DFA, and DOE/FMEA. Onsite position with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years in a related role.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Proficiency in statistical tolerance analysis techniques and functional dimensioning.
• Knowledge of FMEA, DOE, and Failure Analysis.
• Experience with complex manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to support daily manufacturing operations of equipment and address gaps.
• Lead Lean/DBS initiatives with Kaizens and root-cause analysis to improve performance.
• Research and implement advanced technology to improve Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
• Collaborate with engineering, supervision, and purchasing to prioritize projects.
• Develop new processes, methods, and production controls; prepare operation manuals.

Skills

DFM

DFA

Tolerance analysis

Functional dimensioning

FMEA

DOE

Complex processes

CAD

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Eng

Tools

CAD

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology? At Pall Corporation, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety, and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper—everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Provides technical expertise to support and facilitate daily manufacturing operations of manufacturing equipment, including addressing documentation, process, and material flow gaps/opportunities.
• Leads the implementation of Lean/DBS tools via formal/informal Kaizens to achieve and sustain levels of targeted performance. Conducts root cause analysis and develops timely solutions for issues arising on current product and in the production process. Interacts daily with customers on quality issues and quality assurance issues.
• Research and implement where appropriate, advanced technology solutions which help the value stream achieve breakthrough results in Safety, Quality, Delivery / Lead Time reduction, Inventory, and/or Productivity.
• Work with engineering, supervisors, purchasing, and continuous improvement team to prioritize projects.
• Oversees the development of new processes, methods, and production controls. Prepares operations manuals for new or existing equipment.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, and/or Aerospace Engineering or other related engineering field, required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related role.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and tolerance analysis.
• Strong quality process background and understands FMEA’s (Failure Modes Effects Analysis), DOE’s (Design of Experiments), and Failure Analysis.
• Strong knowledge and experience with complex manufacturing processes.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Aerospace manufacturing engineers require a mix of office-based endurance and shop-floor agility. Essential physical demands include the stamina to stand or walk for 8–10 hour shifts, the ability to lift up to 30–50 pounds, and fine motor skills for operating delicate measurement tools and assembling parts.
• Ability to travel as required up to 10%.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience in high volume manufacturing is a plus.
• Problem Solving/Analysis skills and experience,
• Hydraulic assembly and test experience is a plus
• Experience designing assembly and test tooling using CAD and implementing automation in assembly and test operations
• Knowledge of GDT, Aerospace Mil-Specifications and Hydraulic Schematics

This is an onsite role in New Port Richey, FL, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, with occasional weekend work to support production needs.

This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status, or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon Pall obtaining the necessary employment visa and export authorization, including, if required, an export license from the applicable U.S. government agency.

Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or [e-mail].

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.