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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

SeniorPlc1Sharon, MA

💰 $85,000 – $125,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Senior Manufacturing Engineer responsible for technical leadership on high-complexity mechanical assemblies, process improvements, and cross-functional project management.

Skills & Keywords

Manufacturing EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisCAPALean Six Sigma

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technical leadership in Material Review Board (MRB) and Returned Material Authorization (RMA) activities, including final disposition authority and risk assessment for nonconforming materials while working closely with Quality Engineering.
Lead complex root cause investigations using advanced structured problem-solving methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, fault tree analysis, statistical methods) where applicable, ensuring sustainable resolution of systemic issues.
Define and approve technically sound, compliant rework and salvage strategies, balancing quality, cost, and delivery considerations.
Analyze manufacturing and quality data, identifying trends, systemic risks, and high-impact product/process improvement opportunities.
Drive the development, implementation, and validation of containment, corrective, and preventive actions (CAPA), ensuring effectiveness and long-term process stability.
Establish and standardize technical documentation, including work instructions, engineering reports, and best practices, ensuring alignment with quality and regulatory requirements.
Serve as a primary technical resource to production, proactively identifying risks, resolving escalated issues, and ensuring manufacturing readiness and robustness.
Prepare and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), including cross-functional alignment, risk assessment, validation planning, and implementation of design, tooling, and process improvements.
Drive cross-functional collaboration across production, quality, supply chain, and engineering to resolve complex issues and optimize manufacturing performance.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce variation, improve yield, and increase operational efficiency.
Mentor and develop junior engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to elevate team capability.