Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Pay Rate: $100-120K
Location: Tempe, AZ
Zip Code: 85282
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Direct Hire
Keywords: #ManufacturingEngineer #TestEngineering

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads complex process development and continuous improvement initiatives across Client's electronics and battery product lines. This role works closely with production operators to optimize and validate manufacturing process improvements that drive enhanced product quality, manufacturing safety and productivity savings. It collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and the broader operations team to implement robust solutions and support new product introductions. This is a highly visible position with opportunities for significant growth and career advancement within Client and across TransDigm. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer also provides technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to ensure best practices in manufacturing excellence.

Essential Responsibilities:
* Coordinate with manufacturing supervisors to design, develop, and continuously improve manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, repeatability, and compliance with AS9100 quality standards.
* Design and implement production tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support precision assembly and machining operations.
* Provide daily technical support to manufacturing operations, troubleshooting issues related to equipment, process variation, or nonconforming parts.
* Collaborates with Quality, Production and Supply Chain teams to lead initiatives that reduce waste, improve workflow, and increase production throughput using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
* Analyze manufacturing costs, identify cost drivers, and recommend process improvements or automation to enhance efficiency.
* Lead Root-Cause-Corrective Action investigations and implement RCCAs as needed.
* Act as technical leader in improving documentation of current and new manufacturing processes.
* Lead the transition of new products from engineering development to manufacturing release including process validation and tooling readiness.
* Initiate engineering change requests and implement engineering change orders.
* Partner with operations leadership to develop long-term manufacturing strategies aligned with business goals, capacity requirements, and technology roadmaps.
* Mentor junior engineers and technicians, promoting technical excellence, knowledge transfer, and professional development across the operations team.
* Champion a data-driven culture by utilizing process data, statistical analysis, and optimize digital manufacturing tools to identify trends, optimize processes, and justify capital investments.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace or Manufacturing Engineering
* 5-7 years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in the aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industry.
* Experience with new product introduction
* Experience developing process routings, work instructions, and PFMEAs.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with team members at all levels of the organization
Preferred Qualifications:
* Master"s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace or Manufacturing Engineering
* Experience in an Operations/Manufacturing leadership program within an S&P500 organization
* Certifications in Lean Six Sigma methodology
* Prior aerospace manufacturing experience
* Experience with robotics and process automation
* Prior CAD design experience
Software/Tools Used:
LabVIEW (test automation and program development/modification)
CAD Software (SolidWorks or equivalent for fixtures, jigs, adapters)
Thermal Chambers
Vibration Tables
EMI/EMC Test Equipment
Electronic Measurement Instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, DAQ systems)

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

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