Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Pure Power Technologies•Blythewood, SC

About The Position

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer leads manufacturing engineering initiatives supporting safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives in a high-volume precision manufacturing environment. The role provides technical leadership for manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, gauging, continuous improvement, and capital projects, while driving operational excellence across the plant. The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is a technical resource for production and cross-functional teams, leads complex engineering projects, mentors engineers and technicians, and supports the development and implementation of robust manufacturing processes. The role involves significant time on the production floor supporting manufacturing operations and continuous improvement activities. Minimal travel may be required based on business needs. The position works in a manufacturing/shop environment, with flexibility to support off-shift, weekend, or extended hours based on business conditions and project requirements. Stanadyne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, color, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams.
High level of technical aptitude and manufacturing process knowledge.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including extended periods of standing and walking on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Previous experience leading complex manufacturing projects and mentoring engineering teams.
Experience with machining, tooling, gauging, assembly processes, and automated manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing engineering projects focused on process improvement, capacity expansion, cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, including machining, tooling, gauging, assembly, and testing operations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to manufacturing engineers, technicians, and production personnel.
Lead troubleshooting related to process capability, equipment performance, tooling, gauging, scrap reduction, and downtime.
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering teams to support production and new product launches.
Support and lead capital equipment projects, including justification, specification development, installation, validation, and startup activities.
Analyze manufacturing data and KPIs to identify trends and implement corrective actions to improve OEE, throughput, cycle time, and quality metrics.
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and standard work.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout manufacturing processes.
Support manufacturing operations and continuous improvement activities on the production floor.
Mentor and develop less experienced engineers and technical staff.
Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.