Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization & Automation

Top Talent Recruiter; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Talent Recruiter is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Troy, AL to lead development of manufacturing processes, fixtures, and documentation that ensure high-quality, cost-effective production. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to drive continuous improvement and readiness for new product introductions.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in manufacturing engineering, extensive CAD/CAM experience (SolidWorks,

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical drawing experience related to the design and development of complex mechanical mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop manufacturing processes, including proper sequencing of operations, to support the production of high-quality mechanical components and assemblies.
• Design and develop manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and gauges using SolidWorks as the primary CAD system, applying DFM, DFA, tolerance stack analysis and cost-effective design principles.
• Create and maintain fully dimensioned 2D drawings linked to 3D models for all manufacturing operations with strong GD&T.
• Develop, manage, and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support manufacturing and procurement requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation and control of design revisions within the full Technical Data Package, including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, routings, and engineering masters.
• Lead cross-functional design and process reviews to optimize manufacturability, quality, and cost, and support project timelines.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams to improve product flow from design release through finished goods.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues on the floor, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Evaluate and justify capital equipment, automation, and new technologies to enhance manufacturing capability.
• Generate purchase requisitions for tooling, fixtures, materials, and equipment for manufacturing and CI initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff, sharing knowledge and best practices.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Project Leadership

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

CAD/CAM Knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

AutoCAD

Job description

Top Talent Recruiter is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Troy, AL to lead development of manufacturing processes, fixtures, and documentation that ensure high-quality, cost-effective production. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to drive continuous improvement and readiness for new product introductions.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in manufacturing engineering, extensive CAD/CAM experience (SolidWorks,