Senior Manufacturing Engineer

JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) establishes, monitors, and improves processes related to the manufacture of complex commercial, defense, and aerospace products and systems. This position operates with minimal supervision and provides technical leadership for manufacturing process development, tooling and equipment, production readiness, and continuous improvement. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer develops and maintains manufacturing processes that produce products at the lowest practical cost, at quality levels exceeding customer expectations, and on or ahead of schedule. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Lead the evaluation, development, qualification, and implementation of new technologies, processes, equipment, tooling, and fixtures, and share lessons learned and best practices 2. Perform and facilitate ergonomic assessments, Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) to ensure manufacturing processes incorporate appropriate safety controls 3. Develop manufacturing documentation including instructions, routers, bills of material, assembly procedures, build sequences, and rework/repair instructions 4. Collaborate with Engineering, suppliers, and subject matter experts during product design and reviews to provide DFM, producibility, materials, tooling, and manufacturing process recommendations 5. Troubleshoot manufacturing and product quality issues using root cause and failure analysis; lead corrective actions and provide technical support to resolve significant or line-down issues 6. Support the disposition of non-conforming material and develop rework, repair, and corrective action requirements for internal and supplier-related issues 7. Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, QCO, and other methods to improve efficiency, quality, cost, and process capability 8. Lead assigned manufacturing engineering and CapEx projects including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, design oversight, and vendor coordination 9. Collaborate with management, Engineering, Production, Quality, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to communicate technical issues, manufacturing strategies, root cause findings, and performance metrics 10. Assist in the development of transition to production plan(s) and determine full-rate tooling and equipment needs 11. Provide input to activities such as supplier evaluation, source selection, request for proposal submittal reviews, best value determination, and supplier capacity analysis 12. Attend activities including Supplier Production Readiness Evaluation (SPRE) and Manufacturing Product Process Verification (MPPV) events 13. Provide technical expertise in analyzing and improving supplier manufacturing capabilities, capacity, manufacturing, test, failure analysis, and part selection 14. Review drawing changes and contract modifications to determine impact to the manufacturing process and incorporate the required changes 15. Contribute to new business proposal activity in cost estimating and developing manufacturing strategy 16. Define and improve the product value stream and process capabilities for different types of manufacturing processes and equipment 17. Apply knowledge of product design, materials, and production processes to define assembly procedures and build sequences to drive operational efficiency 18. Define materials, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods to ensure safety and quality are incorporated into the process design 19. Influence the development of manufacturing strategy for the area of responsibility including work cell layouts, equipment, tooling, and processes/systems OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemri g Operational Framework 2. Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to 3. Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group's core values, and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC 4. Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures 5. Special projects and additional duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 1. N/A EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION 1. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering or related field 2. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred 3. Experience in Design for Manufacturability Analysis preferred EXPERIENCE 1. Minimum of six years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or defense 2. Experience in the application of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Cost (DFC) principles ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS