Manufacturing Engineer

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a growing manufacturer in the Lincoln, Nebraska area. This position focuses on sustaining and enhancing manufacturing processes for released products, ensuring quality, efficiency, and supply continuity.

COMPENSATION: 85k to 100k

WORKSITE: Onsite

MUST HAVE: A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field), or a comparable mix of education and experience.

MUST HAVE: Five years in manufacturing or sustaining engineering, ideally with complex electromechanical products.

MUST HAVE: Advanced skills in structured problem solving, statistical analysis, and process improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- The Senior Manufacturing Engineer guides manufacturing performance, utilizing engineering principles and data analysis to optimize processes. This role provides mentorship, encourages best practices, and facilitates new product launches for seamless transitions from development to production.

- Serve as the lead engineer overseeing production outcomes for designated product lines.

- Direct and assess root cause investigations using formal techniques, ensuring corrective actions are robust and applied across similar cases.

- Resolve multifaceted manufacturing challenges, clarifying responsibilities and ensuring completion.

- Leverage production metrics to pinpoint and prioritize areas for improvement.

- Establish and apply standardized strategies for minimizing waste and enhancing process efficiency.

- Contribute to manufacturing readiness during new product launches and production transfer.

- Apply production insights to improve future product designs and manufacturing methods.

- Shape decisions in design, quality, and supply chain by incorporating data and manufacturability factors.

- Guide the team in problem solving, documentation, and process control standards.

- Implement and uphold consistent manufacturing procedures and documentation protocols.

- Encourage the use of data-driven approaches within manufacturing and across departments.

- Manage engineering changes with comprehensive impact review, validation, and documentation oversight.

- Assess and approve alternative components through formal risk evaluation and validation.

- Draft, review, and update production documentation to ensure clarity and alignment with design requirements.

- Work independently, setting direction and maintaining disciplined engineering practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

- A bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, or related field), or equivalent education and experience.

- At least seven years of experience in manufacturing or sustaining engineering, preferably with scientific instruments, sensors, or industrial equipment.

- Proven ability in structured problem solving, statistical analysis, and process improvement.

- Strong commitment to ownership and accountability.

- Demonstrated leadership and influence across cross-functional teams through standardization.

- Familiarity with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, as well as manufacturing data management.

- Understanding of lean manufacturing, process validation, and continuous improvement practices.

- Skilled in mechanical drafting and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) such as SolidWorks; Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system experience is preferred.

- Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing, including use of machine shop tools and rapid prototyping techniques.

- Knowledge of manufacturing methods such as CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and additive manufacturing is advantageous.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.

- Effective communication and presentation skills, including participation in technical design reviews.

BENEFITS:

- This company offers health, vacation, and other benefits with this position.

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