Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in defining, developing, and deploying manufacturing processes and capital equipment across multiple facilities. Reporting to the Manager of Advanced Manufacturing, you will lead advanced manufacturing initiatives from concept through implementation, partnering closely with operations, engineering, sourcing, quality, and suppliers. Your work will directly improve safety, quality, cost, and overall manufacturing performance across the enterprise.

What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)

• Making manufacturing process development and standardization a priority
• Leading process capability development, including PFMEA input, control plans, standard work, and capacity modeling
• Establishing and deploying standardized manufacturing methods, tooling concepts, and best practices across multiple facilities
• Leading the technical scoping, justification, and selection of new manufacturing equipment, automation, and tooling
• Developing equipment specifications, layouts, and functional requirements in collaboration with operations, maintenance, and controls
• Managing equipment projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and handoff to production, including FAT/SAT support
• Cross-site collaboration and continuous improvement: Work across multiple manufacturing facilities to identify opportunities for process improvement, capacity expansion, and technology deployment
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, scrap reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to plant-based manufacturing engineers and technicians
• Supporting root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for complex process or equipment-related issues
• Developing and maintaining clear documentation including process flows, equipment specifications, layouts, standard work, and validation plans
• Ensuring proper change management practices are followed for process and equipment changes
• Communicating project status, risks, and technical decisions effectively to engineering leadership and plant stakeholders
• Supporting training and knowledge transfer to operations and maintenance teams during and after project implementation

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

• Minimum 5–8 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment, with demonstrated involvement in advanced manufacturing processes and capital equipment projects
• Proven experience defining manufacturing processes and leading equipment implementation from concept through production
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, quality, sourcing, maintenance, and external suppliers
• Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing environments involving metals, fabricated components, or complex assemblies
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing environment with competing priorities
• Demonstrated leadership in driving technical decisions, influencing without authority, and delivering results
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience with automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technologies is a plus
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Working knowledge of 2D/3D CAD and manufacturing layouts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related engineering field
• Advanced degree or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus

Travel & Working Environment

• Onsite, plant and office environment; shop floor environment with varying degrees of noise levels
• Occasional off-shift or weekend support may be required during major startups or breakdowns
• Travel up to 25–40% may be required to support multiple facilities, equipment suppliers, and project deployments

How We Live Our Culture

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to embracing diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.