Senior Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & Kaizen Leader

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR is seeking a Sr Manufacturing Engineer in North Carolina to design and optimize manufacturing methods for complex machined parts and assemblies. You will collaborate with design, quality, and services to ensure manufacturability and continuous improvement through Lean initiatives.

You will develop processes, routes, and fixtures, lead root-cause analysis, and mentor junior staff while driving cost and lead-time reductions across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing with emphasis on machining and high-mix low-volume products.
• Ability to develop processes, routes, and manufacturing plans meeting lead time and scrap goals.
• Experience evaluating processes and implementing fixtures, gauges, and capital equipment.
• Proven problem-solving using statistical methods and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare complete processes and routes for manufactured parts to meet scrap and lead time goals.
• Evaluate processes through analysis, supplier input, and operator observations.
• Design and implement fixtures and gauges for parts.
• Identify root causes using statistical methods and adjust designs or tolerances accordingly.
• Lead continuous improvement projects in line with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Assess product designs for manufacturability and participate in equipment start-up.
• Manage multiple project plans with timing and cost constraints.
• Understand drafting standards and GD&T to interpret part drawings.
• Maintain technical knowledge through training, publications, and professional networks.
• Provide leadership, mentor staff, and act as prime contact on high-level projects.

Skills

ERP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project

AutoCAD

Solid Edge

3D modeling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Solid Edge

Job description

CIRCOR is seeking a Sr Manufacturing Engineer in North Carolina to design and optimize manufacturing methods for complex machined parts and assemblies. You will collaborate with design, quality, and services to ensure manufacturability and continuous improvement through Lean initiatives.

You will develop processes, routes, and fixtures, lead root-cause analysis, and mentor junior staff while driving cost and lead-time reductions across multiple projects.