Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Machining)

About the role

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Protolabs leads the development and implementation of production processes that reliably produce parts to specification at the lowest reasonable cost. They translate product designs into robust, repeatable manufacturing workflows, select and validate tools and equipment, define work instructions and quality controls, and drive continuous improvement to raise yield, reduce cycle time, and lower scrap and overhead.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-disciplinary teams developing and improving manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities for cost saving or expanded capabilities using data analysis, brainstorming, and other techniques.
• Develop competing concepts and apply analytical techniques to support decision processes.
• Design and develop tooling strategies for new processes.
• Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot production problems as needed.
• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and quality issues.
• Identify potential design improvements and alternatives.
• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement.
• Identify opportunities and develop implementation plans for projects which improve manufacturing floor processes.
• Participate in and lead lean manufacturing initiatives (e.g. kaizen events, 5S events).
• Perform root cause analysis of situations and implement corrective actions.
• Independently evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Work on a major project or several projects of large scope and features.
• Long range planning on multiple major projects including tracking and budgeting.
• Works on programs of medium-high complexity and scope.
• Technical Subject Matter Expert on multiple systems and with a detailed understanding of how multiple systems interact.
• Professional abilities and technical accomplishments are documented within the department, organization and the professional community.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CNC lathe experience
• Mill-Turn experience preferred
• Experience with automating CNC lathe processes
• Familiar with CMM and other inspection methods
• Able to trouble shoot machining related issues and determine root cause
• Capability analysis
• Process development, production readiness, and handoff to production

Qualifications

• Advanced written and oral communication skills: able to communicate complex technical information to all levels of the organization, able to clearly present data in written and verbal form
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; familiarity of problem-solving tools and resources (FMEA, Pareto, Cause & Effect diagrams)
• Strong attention to detail and experience with managing project documents and producing quality content
• Able to take initiative and work independently
• Self-motivated and self-directed with high sense of urgency
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Ability to coach and mentor colleagues
• Strong time management skills with the ability to successfully perform within a project framework including defined deliverables and time frames

Skills

• Concurrently solve immediate issues while maintaining a vision of the future

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunity
• Affordable health insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Volunteer time off
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vest
• Employee stock purchase program
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• Additional benefits may vary based on location

Pay

$99,900 - $149,900 a year

Schedule

Full-time