Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Lead Process Innovation

SMC; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Noblesville, IN to lead the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes. You will analyze current operations, drive cost reductions, and improve product quality while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with quality, R&D, and production teams.

The role requires a strong background in manufacturing processes, project management, and CNC machining.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, optimization techniques, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with relevant software tools and technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in the English language.
• CNC machining experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategic solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in process engineering, serving as a subject matter expert within the organization.
• Mentor and guide junior process engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Drive innovation by incorporating industry best practices and staying abreast of emerging technologies and trends in process engineering.
• Manage and oversee complex engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring project objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines, production, quality control, and R&D teams to ensure the seamless integration of processes.
• Work in collaboration with the quality control team to establish and maintain robust quality assurance measures.
• Analyze complex engineering challenges, develop effective solutions, and troubleshoot issues that may arise during the design, implementation, or optimization of processes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

CNC machining

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

SMC is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Noblesville, IN to lead the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes. You will analyze current operations, drive cost reductions, and improve product quality while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with quality, R&D, and production teams.

The role requires a strong background in manufacturing processes, project management, and CNC machining.