Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead capital improvement initiatives, optimize manufacturing processes, implement automation technologies, and support the development of scalable production systems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring junior engineers and helping shape the future of manufacturing at Hazelett. This position is onsite.

What Will You Do

• Lead manufacturing process improvements and capital equipment projects.
• Design and implement innovative manufacturing solutions that improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Evaluate and integrate automation technologies into existing and future production systems.
• Optimize manufacturing layouts, material flow, and equipment performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and external equipment suppliers.
• Analyze manufacturing processes using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Mentor Manufacturing Engineers, interns, and technical staff.
• Research and implement emerging manufacturing technologies to improve operational performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with manufacturing automation and process optimization.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks (3D/2D CAD) and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining, welding processes, and complex mechanical assembly.
• Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial equipment, or capital equipment.

Work Environment

• This role combines office and manufacturing environments and may include occasional travel to customer and supplier sites.
• Candidates must be comfortable working around production equipment and be able to perform moderate lifting.

What We Offer

• Hazelett offers 24 plans through its medical coverage and for most of the plans, Hazelett pays 100% of the premiums.
• Hazelett pays 100% of Dental Premiums for one of the best plans in the state.
• Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Matching 401k after 90 days. Fully vested once you start contributing!
• 9 Company Holidays.
• 4 weeks of paid time off.
• Free uniforms with cleaning.
• Free use of our company beach on Malletts Bay and boat mooring at a discounted price.
• Opportunities for growth and skill development.

Salary Description

The base pay range for this full-time position is $90,000 – $115,000. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. In addition, our ranges are determined by role, level, and location.