Senior Manufacturing Engineer Lead

Position SummaryThe Senior Manufacturing Engineering Lead is responsible for driving operational excellence through design, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. This role provides technical leadership to engineering teams, supports production through troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, and leads capital improvement and automation initiatives. The Manufacturing Engineering Lead ensures safety, quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across manufacturing operations.ELEMENTS RELATED TO THE FUNCTIONPosition Type: Non-Exempt, eligible for overtimeLocation: Demgy Pacific, LLC, Tacoma WAKey ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and techniciansLead cross functional project planning and execution to deliver manufacturing engineering initiatives on time and within scopePrioritize engineering tasks and allocate resources to meet production needsPromote a culture of continuous improvement and high performanceFacilitate effective daily/weekly project meetings to maintain accountability, manage priorities, and ensure all stakeholders remain aligned and informedProcess Engineering & OptimizationDevelop, maintain, and track detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with production goals, resource availability, and corporate milestonesDesign, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to increase throughput, reduce waste, and enhance qualityDevelop and maintain work instructions, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, and standard operating proceduresUtilize Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical tools to analyze performance and drive improvementsProduction SupportDrive schedule attainment by proactively identifying risks, removing barriers, allocating resources, and coordinating with operations, quality, supply chain, and maintenance teamsServe as the escalation point for complex process issues, equipment downtime, and quality concernsConduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (RCA/CAPA)Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Safety) to resolve issues quickly and effectivelyEquipment & AutomationLead selection, installation, validation, and commissioning of new equipment and automation solutionsPartner with vendors and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and OEE targetsDevelop equipment validation protocols and documentationNew Product Introduction (NPI)Work closely with R&D and product engineering during design transferDevelop manufacturing plans, tooling, and process capability assessments for new productsEnsure smooth ramp‑up to full productionSafety & ComplianceEnsure all manufacturing processes comply with safety, regulatory, and environmental standardsDrive ergonomic improvements and hazard reductionSupport audits and maintain documentation for compliance (ISO, OSHA, industry‑specific requirements)Data, Metrics & ReportingMonitor project metrics (timelines, costs, throughput impacts, readiness deliverables) and provide timely updates to leadership through structured reporting and communicationTrack and report key manufacturing KPIs (scrap rates, cycle times, etc.)Use data to identify trends and make strategic recommendationsKEY COMPETENCIESTechnical expertiseCross‑functional collaborationProject managementData-driven decision makingStrong communicationContinuous improvement mindsetPhysical Requirements And Work EnvironmentThe work environment and physical requirements described below represent those that are typically needed to perform the essential functions of the Manufacturing Engineering Lead role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Walking throughout the facility to observe operations, coordinate with staff, and monitor workflowLight lifting (up to 25 lbs) occasionallyManual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, mouse, and office equipmentHearing and verbal communication ability to effectively engage with employees, supervisors, and cross‑functional teams in person and via phone or radioAbility to climb stairs as needed to review production lines or equipment layoutsWork is primarily performed on the production floorExposure to a manufacturing environment may include:Moderate noise levelsMoving machineryTemperature fluctuationsIndustrial odorsPersonal protective equipment (PPE) will be required when entering designated production areasAPPLICABLE METRICSAdhere to the Demgy Pacific attendance point systemAdhere to the Demgy Pacific job variance to standard metricAdhere to the Demgy Pacific Safety protocolsEmployee ResponsibilitiesUphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and ConductFollow safety policiesContribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety programMaintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departmentsMaintain accurate documentation as required, following Demgy Pacific’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the positionKeep work area clean and organizedFollow policies outlined in the Employee HandbookPerform other duties as directed by the supervisor To be considered for this opportunity, you MUST complete our company survey here:https://go.cultureindex.com/s/spyV5P2SWD