Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Lead Development and Implementation

Lead development and implementation of enterprise manufacturing standards, best practices, and process frameworks.

Drive Waste Reduction

• Drive waste reduction initiatives through Lean manufacturing, automation, and process optimization.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a technical leader across multiple sites, supporting continuous improvement and problem-solving efforts.

Work Instructions and Documentation

• Develop and standardize work instructions, process documentation, and engineering procedures across the enterprise.

New Technologies

• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, including automation and advanced assembly methods.

Production Support

• Provide hands-on support to production teams, resolving process issues and improving efficiency.

Design Engineering Collaboration

• Partner with design engineering to improve design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA).

Capital Equipment

• Lead or support capital equipment selection, justification, and implementation.

Manufacturing Performance Analysis

• Analyze manufacturing performance and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost (SQDIC).

Collaboration

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, supply chain, and leadership teams to ensure alignment across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and production systems.
  • Proven experience driving process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Experience supporting cross-functional teams and influencing across multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to implement sustainable solutions.
  • Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% as business needs arise to support enterprise initiatives across Trystar locations.
• Additional Qualifications:
  • Experience with fastening systems, torque methodology, and joint reliability.
  • Background in electromechanical assembly and manufacturing environments.
  • Experience implementing or supporting automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
  • Strong project management skills with experience leading multi-site or enterprise initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, including ability to influence at all levels of the organization.