Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Process & Innovation

Saab AB; Waters (MI); Presencial; USD 116.000 - 151.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

8 holidays

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Saab AB in Waters, Michigan seeks a Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes and systems. You’ll drive cross-functional initiatives with focus on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include leading equipment selection, process validation, Lean/Six Sigma, and translating technical issues into business impact. Requires strong communication and 8+ years’ related experience.

Formación

• 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in manufacturing process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering projects from concept through implementation and production
• Proficiency with engineering documentation, data analysis, and standard manufacturing engineering tools
• Strong technical communication, presentation, influencing, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to independently determine appropriate engineering methods, procedures, and evaluation criteria for complex assignments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools

Responsabilidades

• Lead technical discussions and drive alignment among stakeholders with differing priorities, requirements, or perspectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business needs, resolve complex issues, and develop effective manufacturing solutions.
• Develop and improve manufacturing standards, procedures, work instructions, and engineering practices.
• Develop testing, validation, and evaluation methods to determine the effectiveness and capability of new or modified manufacturing processes.
• Track project performance, identify risks and barriers, and coordinate actions to maintain progress toward objectives.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead equipment selection, specification, installation, qualification, and process validation activities.
• Develop and optimize processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity, cost, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Lead manufacturing engineering projects from concept through implementation, validation, and production launch.
• Translate complex technical issues and engineering recommendations into clear business impacts, risks, opportunities, and actionable decisions.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and data to identify opportunities for process capability, efficiency, and cost improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and subject-matter expertise for manufacturing processes and engineering projects.
• Use manufacturing data and performance metrics to drive fact-based decisions and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement new technologies, methods, and best practices to improve manufacturing capabilities.
• Communicate project status, technical risks, recommendations, and results to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Adapt communication and presentation styles to effectively communicate technical information to engineers, operators, management, and executive leadership.
• Take accountability for assigned project or team deliverables and ensure commitments are achieved within established timelines and requirements.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing process development

Project leadership

Engineering documentation

Data analysis

Technical communication

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Herramientas

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Simulation software

Facility layout tools

Descripción del empleo

Saab AB in Waters, Michigan seeks a Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes and systems. You’ll drive cross-functional initiatives with focus on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include leading equipment selection, process validation, Lean/Six Sigma, and translating technical issues into business impact. Requires strong communication and 8+ years’ related experience.