Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Hydraulics)

Pall Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pall Corporation in Florida seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive improvements across value streams, targeting safety, quality, on-time delivery, lead time reduction, and productivity. The role is onsite in New Port Richey and reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

You will lead Lean/DBS initiatives, perform root‑cause analysis, and collaborate with engineering, supervision, purchasing, and continuous improvement teams to develop data‑driven action plans and production

Qualifications

• B.S. in an engineering field is required.
• 3+ years in a related manufacturing/engineering role.
• Experience with DFM/DFA and tolerance analysis.
• Strong background in quality processes (FMEA, DOE, Failure Analysis).
• Experience with complex manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to support daily manufacturing operations and address gaps in documentation, process, and material flow.
• Lead Lean/DBS initiatives via Kaizens to achieve and sustain targeted performance; perform root-cause analysis and implement timely solutions.
• Research and implement advanced technology solutions to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Lead Time, Inventory, and Productivity.
• Coordinate with engineering, supervisors, purchasing, and CI teams to prioritize projects and resources.
• Oversee development of new processes, methods, and production controls; prepare operations manuals for equipment.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Quality process

DFM/DFA knowledge

Process improvement

GDT knowledge

CAD knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Engineering field (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial)

Tools

CAD

Automation tooling

Job description

Position Overview

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for improvements within value streams, aligning with yearly targets in Safety, Quality, On‑Time Delivery, Lead Time reduction, and Productivity. This role is a key member of the Value Stream leadership team, ensuring day‑to‑day results and developing data‑supported, root‑cause focused action plans that support breakthrough KPI results, aided by the implementation of LEAN (DBS) tools and practices. This onsite role is located 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to support and facilitate daily manufacturing operations of equipment, addressing documentation, process, and material flow gaps or opportunities.
• Lead the implementation of Lean/DBS tools via formal or informal Kaizens to achieve and sustain targeted performance. Conduct root‑cause analysis and develop timely solutions for issues in current products and processes. Interact daily with customers on quality and assurance matters.
• Research and implement advanced technology solutions that help the value stream achieve breakthrough results in Safety, Quality, Delivery/Lead Time reduction, Inventory, and/or Productivity.
• Work with engineering, supervisors, purchasing, and the continuous improvement team to prioritize projects.
• Oversee the development of new processes, methods, and production controls. Prepare operations manuals for new or existing equipment.

Essential Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• High‑volume manufacturing experience.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Hydraulic assembly and test experience.
• 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.

Eligibility & Physical Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent residency, protected person status, or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Access to export‑controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services is required.
• Essential physical demands include the stamina to stand or walk for 8–10 hour shifts, the ability to lift 30–50 pounds, and fine motor skills for operating delicate measurement tools.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

EEO Statement

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. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.