Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The role

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer drives strategic initiatives and delivers manufacturing solutions. This role oversees the development, optimization, and support of advanced manufacturing processes with a focus on automation and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced manufacturing processes and production systems.
• Drive automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Serve as the technical authority in cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate and lead kaizen events, root cause investigations, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain documentation including process flow diagrams, SOPs, work instructions, and training guides.
• Optimize production line layouts, material flow, and takt time using Lean methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement of KPIs such as yield, cycle time, scrap rate, and OEE.
• Lead capital project initiatives including equipment selection, procurement, commissioning, and validation.
• Ensure processes and equipment meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Champion cost reduction strategies through design for manufacturability, value engineering, and process automation.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering role
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Standard Work, process mapping, and statistical process control (SPC)
• Proficient with CAD software, ERP systems, and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Hands-on experience with automation systems, robotics, PLCs, machine vision, or other Industry 4.0 technologies
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Track record of cross-functional collaboration and mentoring junior engineers
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility

Nice to have

• Master’s degree
• Advanced technical certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)
• Experience with digital manufacturing tools and data analytics

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

About the company

IEM delivers electrical distribution systems and solutions for complex power needs. The company has been operating for 75 years.