Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

System One; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One in Leetsdale, PA is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing improvements and drive lean initiatives. This on-site role focuses on reducing lead times, optimizing lot sizes, and developing robust SOPs to sustain gains across facilities.

You will collaborate with Quality, production, and engineering to implement cost-saving strategies, develop KPIs, and ensure processes reflect lean practices while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 7+ years manufacturing leadership experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in fluid power or related industry preferred.
• ERP experience; SAP strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to schedule and facilitate issue-related meetings.

Responsibilities

• Supports resolution of technical manufacturing issues and cross-functional processes.
• Implements Quality Control requirements with Quality team.
• Documents and submits product improvement recommendations.
• Improves product quality and lowers costs using 6S and lean methodologies.
• Confirms new products can be manufactured cost-effectively before launch.
• Develops and maintains SOPs and work instructions for manufacturing processes.
• Identifies strategic cost reductions without offsetting increases.
• Develops and maintains procedures ensuring complete, lean routings with time studies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

BSME or BSIE preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Leetsdale, PA
Type: Direct Hire
Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Supports resolution of technical manufacturing issues, including those spanning cross-functional business processes.
• Implements Quality Control requirements in coordination with the Quality team.
• Documents and submits product improvement recommendations as appropriate.
• Improves product quality and lowers manufacturing costs by maximizing efficiency and developing optimal procedures using 6S and lean methodologies.
• Confirms new products can be manufactured cost-effectively prior to market launch.
• Develops and maintains SOPs and work instructions for manufacturing processes per established formats.
• Identifies strategic cost reductions that don't create offsetting cost increases elsewhere.
• Develops and maintains procedures ensuring product routings are complete, accurate, and reflect lean thinking, including appropriate use of time studies.
• Reduces existing manufacturing lead times.
• Reduces manufacturing lot sizes to lower overall inventory levels.
• Minimizes materials movement within manufacturing processes.
• Coordinates with other company facilities to align on manufacturing best practices.
• Provides technical support as needed.
• Develops databases, software applications, and other systems to measure key manufacturing performance metrics, define improvement strategies, and sustain gains.
• Directs outside vendors in designing and manufacturing fixtures for machining and assembly operations.
• Troubleshoots equipment and process issues as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; BSME or BSIE preferred.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible manufacturing leadership experience, or equivalent education/experience, with a strong record of manufacturing operational improvements.
• Experience in fluid power or a related industry preferred.
• ERP experience preferred; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to schedule and facilitate issue-related meetings required.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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