Manufacturing Engineer, Sr

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Chanhassen, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes and systems from concept through full production, serving as a technical expert and project lead to improve manufacturability, enhance production capability, ensure operational excellence, and drive cross-functional alignment while mentoring engineering teams and supporting long-term manufacturing strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
6–10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering in an assembly environment.
Demonstrated success developing and optimizing manufacturing systems and processes.
Deep knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles, lean methodologies, and process validation.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, quality systems, and safety standards.
Proven ability to apply engineering judgment and data-driven analysis to complex production challenges.
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience working cross-functionally in a dynamic production environment.
Commitment to mentoring, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Must be a U.S. Person.

Responsibilities

Lead complex manufacturing engineering projects by defining requirements, managing execution, facilitating cross-functional reviews, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards.
Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, workflows, labor standards, tooling, equipment, and documentation to support efficient, scalable, and high-yield production operations.
Collaborate with design engineering to influence new product designs for manufacturability and cost effectiveness and support engineering change evaluations and production readiness.
Perform methods analysis, time studies, simulations, and root cause investigations while implementing lean practices, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, reliability, and productivity.
Mentor engineers, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on cost estimates and resource planning, and contribute to technology road mapping and capital equipment planning.