Sr Production Engineer

About the role

The Sr Production Engineer is a high performing contributor that serves as a subject matter expert that is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production of high-quality products. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and project management capabilities to improve production methods, reduce costs, and enhance overall operational performance within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement techniques and equipment of simple to moderate complexity used in production process to maximize the efficiency of the operations.
• Design systems as assigned that increase productivity by improving the integration of people, materials, systems, equipment, and finance.
• Recommend or may implement changes to work methods, materials, machinery, manpower allocation, and safety measures for project of simple to moderate complexity.
• Oversee the development of work standards, schedules, procedures, and performance standards for work applications to improve efficiency and cost reductions using standard company approved standards.
• Review standards with more senior engineering staff member before implementation.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to execute projects related to process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new product launches.
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance quality.
• Perform high quality analysis consistently.
• Find ways to assess and apply innovative ideas to enhance business results.
• Successfully lead after-action reviews to identify, document, and share lessons learned.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate technical, system, and process improvements.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4‑6 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six‑Sigma and/or Lean certifications are desirable.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions caused by noise, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and other conditions associated with a high‑traffic production floor.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
• Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.
• Must be able to work in non‑climate‑controlled facilities.
• The work environment may be a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Skills

• Requires in‑depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.

Schedule

May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.