Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Metals Fabrication

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize manufacturing processes across laser cutting, forming (press brake), machining, welding, paint, and assembly
• Drive Lean initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance shop floor efficiency
• Support new product introduction (NPI), including tooling, fixturing, and process development from concept through production
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ITAR, and customer requirements
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (routers, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans)
• Partner with Quality to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions (CAPA)
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in real time, driving issues through to resolution
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, standardization, and scalability
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits

Preferred Skills

• Experience in precision sheet metal fabrication environments
• Hands-on knowledge of press brake forming, laser cutting, CNC machining, welding, paint, and assembly processes
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks or CATIA
• Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred)
• Experience in high-mix, low-to-mid volume, tight-tolerance manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field)
• 5–10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, medical, or other regulated industries
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes and best practices
• Proficiency in GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance stack-ups
• Experience with process validation methodologies
• Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics
• Hands-on, shop floor–oriented approach