Manufacturing Engineer

Company Description Who is Senior plc? Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets. Why join Senior Flexonics GA Precision? We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At GA, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity. Job Description We're looking for a detail-oriented and innovative Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Franklin, United States. In this role, you'll be the technical focal point for manufacturing operations, translating design requirements into efficient production processes. You'll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing methods, ensure product quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our manufacturing excellence while supporting our commitment to delivering high-quality products to our customers. Serve as the primary technical resource for assigned manufacturing projects, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and internal quality requirementsDevelop and prepare comprehensive manufacturing documentation following Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) practices, including Visual Work Instructions (VWI) and Work Combination Sheets (WCS)Plan and design equipment, tooling, and cellular manufacturing concepts for assigned areas of responsibilityValidate that manufacturing processes meet all customer and internal requirements while maintaining cost targetsCreate clear and concise work instructions for detail partsPerform and document processes including machining, grinding, EDM, and AutomationConduct Root Cause and Preventive Action (RCPA) analysis to eliminate causes of nonconforming productsSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives through initial manufacturing cycle assistance and process validationIdentify, implement, and drive cost reduction ideas as part of multi-disciplinary improvement teamsReview production drawings for technical content and make recommendations for credible solutions to product, tooling, and process challengesCoordinate and support tooling design as it applies to manufacturing and assembly processesProvide technical data and relevant information to support the quoting processCollaborate with suppliers to develop processes and resolve manufacturing issuesEnsure all engineering changes are properly documented and implementedMaintain an organized, clean, and safe work area while adhering to all quality practices and safety standardsPerform related duties as assigned and support organizational initiatives Qualifications **Required Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred or minimum of 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experienceProficiency in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Visual Work Instructions (VWI) developmentStrong knowledge of manufacturing process planning, tooling design, and cellular manufacturing conceptsExperience with Root Cause and Preventive Action (RCPA) methodologiesSolid understanding of geometric tolerances and technical drawing interpretationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesDemonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative, team-oriented environmentsProficiency with CAD/CAM software and manufacturing documentation systemsKnowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement principles **Preferred Qualifications:** Background in aerospace manufacturing or related industriesFamiliarity with aerospace materials such as Titanium, Inconel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and tool steelExperience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologiesSwiss style CNC lathe experienceProject management experience or certificationSupplier process development and quality improvement experienceExperience leading cross-functional manufacturing improvement teams Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data. To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor