Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Position Summary: The Senior Manufacturing Engineer provides advanced technical leadership for the development, transfer, stabilization, and improvement of manufacturing processes. This role independently leads complex projects across die casting, CNC machining, finishing, inspection, and assembly; resolves high-impact production problems; and translates customer and engineering requirements into capable, repeatable, and cost-effective processes. Placement at Level III or IV will reflect the candidate's depth of expertise, project complexity, independence, and demonstrated influence across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead manufacturing engineering activities for new product introduction, program transfers, production ramp ups, engineering changes, and process relocations from planning through stable production. Develop and approve manufacturing plans, routings, work instructions, process parameters, tooling and fixture requirements, capacity assumptions, and operation standards. Interpret complex drawings, models, specifications, GD and T, customer flow downs, and quality requirements and translate them into executable manufacturing processes. Lead process development and validation for die casting, CNC machining, finishing, inspection, assembly, and outside processing as applicable to assigned programs. Diagnose difficult process, tooling, equipment, scrap, yield, capacity, and delivery problems using data, direct observation, structured root cause analysis, and controlled trials. Develop and implement improvements that increase safety, quality, throughput, yield, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency while reducing variation, setup time, rework, and total cost. Lead first article readiness, process capability studies, risk reviews, control planning, and technical closure of manufacturing issues in partnership with Quality and Operations. Define equipment, automation, tooling, and capital requirements; prepare technical justifications, cost estimates, implementation plans, and acceptance criteria. Provide technical leadership during customer, supplier, and internal reviews and clearly communicate risks, decisions, recovery plans, and project status. Mentor junior engineers and technicians, review technical work, establish sound engineering practices, and share manufacturing knowledge across functions. Maintain accurate configuration-controlled engineering data and ensure changes are implemented through approved systems and procedures. Support business planning through capacity analysis, make or buy input, cost estimates, manufacturing feasibility reviews, and technical supplier evaluation. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, aerospace, materials, or a related engineering discipline. Seven or more years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience for Level III; typically ten or more years with broader technical leadership and organizational influence for Level IV. Demonstrated success developing and improving complex manufacturing processes in aerospace, defense, precision machining, die casting, metal products, or another regulated environment. Advanced ability to interpret drawings, models, GD and T, specifications, routings, tooling concepts, and quality requirements. Experience leading cross-functional technical projects, root cause investigations, process validation, capacity analysis, and production recovery efforts. Strong project leadership, technical judgment, data analysis, written communication, and influence without direct authority. Ability to work full time onsite and spend substantial time in manufacturing areas.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with aluminum or zinc die casting, CNC machining, tooling and fixtures, automation, finishing, inspection, or assembly. Knowledge of first article requirements, process capability, PFMEA, control plans, lean methods, statistical analysis, and aerospace quality systems. Experience with CAD or CAM, ERP systems, capital equipment implementation, customer technical reviews, and program transfers. Work Environment and

Physical Requirements: This position works in both office and manufacturing environments and regularly enters production areas where noise, moving equipment, temperature variation, and required personal protective equipment may be present. The employee must be able to use a computer for extended periods, move through manufacturing areas, and occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Export Control Requirement This position may require access to export controlled information or technology. Employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to qualify for such access under applicable United States export control laws or to obtain any required authorization.

Benefits: Our client offers a competitive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company paid life and AD&D insurance; voluntary benefit options; health and flexible spending accounts; 401k and company matching; paid time off; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement. Eligibility and plan terms apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs and are made without unlawful discrimination or retaliation.

Company Description: We're not just a staffing company - we're a people company. At Amtec, we care about helping you reach your unique career goals. Since 1959, we've changed the lives of thousands of people for the better - people just like you. It's our purpose to help you find meaningful work by matching your character, competence, and culture with an organization that truly values what you have to offer.

Company Description: We're not just a staffing company - we're a people company. At Amtec, we care about helping you reach your unique career goals. Since 1959, we've changed the lives of thousands of people for the better - people just like you. It's our purpose to help you find meaningful work by matching your character, competence, and culture with an organization that truly values what you have to offer.