Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Process Innovator & Leader

Servotronics, Inc.; Town of Elma (NY); In loco; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Servotronics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing excellence across production operations, developing and optimizing processes to align with business goals. This role partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure robust, scalable processes.

You will drive NPI activities, mentor staff, and champion Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance in a high-reliability environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment, preferably within aerospace, defense, medical device, or other high-reliability industries.
• Demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, production systems, process controls, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing requirements.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve complex technical and operational challenges.
• Experience developing and implementing manufacturing strategies that improve operational performance.
• Strong communication, project management, and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Mansioni

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production systems across manufacturing operations.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including process development, risk assessment, production readiness, and manufacturing validation efforts.
• Serve as the technical lead for complex manufacturing challenges, driving root cause analysis, corrective actions, and long-term process improvements.
• Partner with Engineering and Program teams to support new product introduction activities, ensuring successful transition from design through production readiness.
• Lead cross-functional projects focused on improving safety, quality, delivery performance, capacity, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Evaluate manufacturing methods, technologies, equipment, tooling, automation opportunities, and production workflows to support operational and strategic objectives.
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data performance data to identify trends, assess risks, and develop sustainable improvement plans.
• Develop and maintain process controls, risk assessments, control plans, and standardized operating practices that ensure repeatable and compliant manufacturing processes.
• Recommend and justify capital expenditures by developing business cases, supporting equipment selection, and leading implementation activities.
• Serve as manufacturing subject matter expert during customer visits, audits, corrective action reviews, and process qualification activities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Manufacturing Engineers, technicians, and production personnel, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Facilitate Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
• Support long-range manufacturing planning, capacity analysis, and operational readiness efforts to meet customer and business growth requirements.
• Influence manufacturing strategy by identifying emerging technologies, best practices, and process innovations that support organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Process development

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional leadership

GD&T

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Manufacturing strategy

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial Engineering or related

Strumenti

ERP

MES

Manufacturing analytics systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Servotronics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing excellence across production operations, developing and optimizing processes to align with business goals. This role partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure robust, scalable processes.

You will drive NPI activities, mentor staff, and champion Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance in a high-reliability environment.