Senior Process Engineer: Lead Manufacturing & Optimization

SMC; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes within the organization. The role requires guiding a team, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety throughout the production lifecycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, strong project management, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 5 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, optimization techniques, and quality assurance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and expertise in process engineering.
• Guide junior process engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Lead the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Conduct detailed analyses of existing processes and implement improvements.
• Oversee the planning and execution of process engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Communicate effectively within the department and with stakeholders.
• Deliver verbal and/or written updates, task summaries, or information requests to relevant stakeholders during task execution.
• Drive innovation within the manufacturing processes, incorporating best practices and staying informed about industry advancements.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, production, quality control, and R&D teams to ensure seamless integration of processes.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to support cross-functional initiatives.
• Work closely with the quality control team to implement and maintain robust quality assurance measures.
• Ensure that processes adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

SMC is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes within the organization. The role requires guiding a team, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety throughout the production lifecycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, strong project management, and excellent English communication.