Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Malvern Panalytical; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Malvern Panalytical is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production of scientific instruments in Norcross, GA. This role requires extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, specifically focusing on mechanical and electrical system design. Successful candidates will lead engineering projects and mentor junior engineers while driving continuous improvements in manufacturing efficiency.

Benefits

Friendly and inclusive culture

Work on cutting-edge scientific instruments

Collaborate with passionate professionals

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing engineering, preferably in scientific or precision instrumentation.
• Experience managing complex engineering projects with budgeting and scheduling.
• Proficiency in CAD tools with strong knowledge of lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects and ensure efficient assembly processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Analyze production performance metrics and implement process improvements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Mechanical and/or electrical systems design

Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

Production optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Job description

Job Title – Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location – Norcross

Malvern Panalytical, SciAps and Micromeritics. A powerful combination. Join us.

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of scientific instruments. This role is critical to ensuring efficient, high-quality assembly processes and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will lead complex engineering projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide mentorship to junior engineers.

What you will bring to the role:

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in scientific or precision instrumentation
• Expertise in mechanical and/or electrical systems design for new products
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and production optimization
• Proficiency in CAD tools, especially SolidWorks
• Working knowledge and practical application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience communicating with vendors and suppliers to resolve part discrepancies and implement design adjustments
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for resolving complex instrument assembly and performance issues
• Experience managing complex engineering projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and task delegation
• Ability to analyze production performance metrics and implement process improvements
• Hands-on experience with machining, tools, repairs, and maintenance
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards
• Ability to lead pre-production efforts and ensure smooth transitions from prototype to production
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with R&D, quality, purchasing, and production teams
• Comfortable working in and around production cells, including lifting and using hand/power tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s degree a plus)

Why you should join Micromeritics an Malvern Panalytical:

• Be a part of an ambitious, fast-growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive culture
• Work on cutting-edge scientific instruments that make a real-world impact
• Collaborate with a team of passionate professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence
• Drive growth within a leading global organization whose purpose is to work with our customers to make the world a better place

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About us - Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps.
Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies.

We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories.We are their partners in discovery.

Malvern Panalytical instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.

Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide- range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean-tech and battery.Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity.

SciAps specializes in portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF), laser-based (LIBS) and near-infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Center of Excellence for our handheld instruments.
We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer-focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support.

Part of Spectris plc, a publicly traded FTSE 250 company, Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do – our leading, high-tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive.

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciAps
Your Partners in Discovery

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn’t something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. We are an inclusive organization and we prize diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.