Senior Manufacturing Engineer
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading and optimizing US manufacturing operations across metal and plastic processes. This role drives continuous improvement in yield, cost, and cycle time while managing NPI programs, CNC operations, and the introduction of new manufacturing technologies. The Senior ME serves as a technical leader and cross-functional resource, working closely with Operations, Quality, and Sales to develop scalable, cost-effective manufacturing systems that support CHawk’s growth and quality objectives.
Key Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Manage and mentor 3–5 engineers, providing technical guidance and performance oversight
- Create NPI MOMs, shop drawings, and fixtures; drive first article approvals
- Improve first pass yield (FPY) and reduce cycle time (CT) for high-volume part numbers
- Manage CNC programming workload, accuracy, and cycle time
- Control overall US yield and scrap
- Track yield and scrap trends in conjunction with Quality
- Identify and provide solutions that mitigate risk across Operations, Quality, and Suppliers
- Drive implementation and track results
- Develop the US metal manufacturing system
- Design and maintain process flow for metal manufacturing in conjunction with Operations
- Design and create documentation (OMS, work instructions, BKMs, etc.) for metal manufacturing
- Maintain and improve the US plastic manufacturing system
- Manage high-value NPI products
- Serve as the focal point for selected NPI program management
- Design manufacturing and inspection strategy in conjunction with Operations
- Lead new technology introduction
- Identify new or existing technologies not currently in use that will improve sales and operations
- Drive implementation including documentation and training
- Lead design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Develop should-cost analyses for high-value products
- Identify and drive design-based cost reductions
- Design systems for cost, quality, and efficiency control
- Design and implement procedures that align with CHawk values
- Maintain the contract manufacturing process
- Drive manufacturing and inspection cost reductions
- Develop and maintain cost-effective manufacturing processes for production parts
- Establish efficient workflow cells; implement 5S and Lean manufacturing in compliance with customer specifications
- Coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure continuous quality part production
- Verify actual manufacturing time and update ERP system accordingly
- Review manufacturing costs and collaborate with Sales to improve profitability
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for specialty processes (work instructions, OMS, etc.)
- Develop and document first-build processes for assemblies
- Resolve equipment, quality, and documentation issues for production parts
- Design tooling and fixtures, or provide recommendations to the manufacturing team
- Identify and implement continuous process improvements
- Create CAD models and drawings as needed
Essential Skills:
- Strong project management skills
- Strong analytical and reporting skills (Microsoft Office applications)
- Above-average written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and lead projects with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with ERP systems
- Experience with CNC programming
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; semiconductor industry experience required
- 7–10 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- 3–5 years of people management experience
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, GD&T, MasterCAM, DOE, 8D, and JMP or Minitab
- Experience with 5S and Lean manufacturing methodologies
Compensation / Benefits:
- Competitive Salary, 401K
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance for all Full Time employees