Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Role: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Dublin, VA

Position Duration: Direct Hire (Full Time)

Job Description

• The purpose of this position is to lead and support the implementation of manufacturing processes, provide training, and deliver technical engineering support within the New River Valley production facility.
• This role is responsible for evaluating and establishing appropriate manpower levels and workforce placement, developing and maintaining process methods and standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• The position ensures effective implementation of process changes to support daily manufacturing goals, operational efficiency, and production performance.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and support new process trials and provide engineering support for current production to ensure stable, efficient manufacturing operations.
• Establish and maintain optimal production methods, standards, tooling, and equipment for assigned products and processes.
• Drive manufacturing safety, ergonomics, and efficiency improvements through process changes and continuous safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with Materials and cross-functional teams to optimize material flow, organization, and placement using Lean principles.
• Coordinate implementation of new products and engineering changes, ensuring proper balance of work timing, processes, and manpower requirements.
• Partner with Engineering and Materials teams to conduct manufacturing design reviews and support process development, prototype builds, and launch readiness.
• Identify, implement, and standardize process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Analyze assembly operations and drive continuous improvement through data analysis, problem solving, and application of lean manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain accurate production standards using predetermined time systems (MCTM/MOST).
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, plant procedures, and compliance requirements across all assigned processes.
• Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction and manpower optimization through process design and assembly configuration improvements.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Manufacturing Engineers as needed, supporting development.
• Lead and execute engineering programs within the area of responsibility to meet production, timing, and business objectives.
• Interface and collaborate with plant personnel to achieve production targets, manpower balance, and operational goals.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Lean Manufacturing

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Path A

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Experience

Minimum 4 Years of manufacturing Experience or Equivalent with a focus on engineering and production

OR

Path B

Education

• Associate’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Experience

Minimum 8 Years of manufacturing Experience or Equivalent with a focus on engineering and production