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POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading manufacturing capacity analysis and capital equipment initiatives across multiple products and locations. The role provides technical and analytical expertise to identify capacity needs, develop capital recommendations, and execute approved investments to support customer demand, operational performance, and cost objectives. This role supports manufacturing footprint optimization efforts and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with plant teams, suppliers, and cross‑functional stakeholders. The position reports to the Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain. Open to remote candidates, with the understanding that you will be expected to travel up to 60% of the time. PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Capacity Analysis & Capital Planning Analyze manufacturing capacity across multiple sites to identify gaps and constraints Develop and support capital equipment recommendations, including technical requirements and cost analysis Lead RFQ development and supplier evaluations for equipment and services Support capex business cases, justification, and approval documentation Capex Development & Execution Develop and support capital investment recommendations, including supplier quotes and cost analysis Prepare business justifications and required documentation for capex approvals Lead submission, tracking, and administration of capex requests through required systems Procure equipment and services per approved capex scope, including supplier negotiation Manage supplier timelines to ensure cost, schedule, and technical requirements are met Equipment Deployment & Readiness Determine infrastructure and site requirements to support new equipment or processes Partner with plant teams to ensure readiness for new equipment and process changes Coordinate supplier runoffs, validation activities, and production ramp‑up support Identify infrastructure and layout needs to support new equipment or processes Manufacturing Performance, Quality, & Subject Matter Expertise (SME) Support continuous improvement initiatives tied to equipment performance, cost, and reliability Research, develop, and deploy Manufacturing Strategies with industry-leading and/or optimized process innovation to deliver targeted product costs and support growth Support quality validation activities including PFMEA, control plans, safe launch, and audit requirements Establish initial equipment and process performance tracking systems, including targets for OEE, downtime, FPY, and preventive maintenance General Manufacturing Engineering Support Spend a portion of time supporting broader manufacturing engineering activities, including problem‑solving, data analysis, and process improvement efforts Serve as a technical partner to manufacturing sites, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance Provide hands‑on support at plant sites as needed to execute projects and resolve issues Partner with cross‑functional teams to support new products, volume growth, and operational changes
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