Senior Manufacturing Engineer Lead

DEMGY PACIFIC LLC•Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineering Lead is responsible for driving operational excellence through design, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. This role provides technical leadership to engineering teams, supports production through troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, and leads capital improvement and automation initiatives. The Manufacturing Engineering Lead ensures safety, quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent work experience in manufacturing engineering may be considered in lieu of a degree.
5–8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering; at least 2 years in a leadership capacity required
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, and continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated experience with process design, process failure mode and effects analysis, and process validation
Hands-on experience with industrial equipment, automation, and production tooling
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing modeling tools

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians
Lead cross functional project planning and execution to deliver manufacturing engineering initiatives on time and within scope
Prioritize engineering tasks and allocate resources to meet production needs
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
Facilitate effective daily/weekly project meetings to maintain accountability, manage priorities, and ensure all stakeholders remain aligned and informed
Develop, maintain, and track detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with production goals, resource availability, and corporate milestones
Design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to increase throughput, reduce waste, and enhance quality
Develop and maintain work instructions, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, and standard operating procedures
Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical tools to analyze performance and drive improvements
Drive schedule attainment by proactively identifying risks, removing barriers, allocating resources, and coordinating with operations, quality, supply chain, and maintenance teams
Serve as the escalation point for complex process issues, equipment downtime, and quality concerns
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (RCA/CAPA)
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Safety) to resolve issues quickly and effectively
Lead selection, installation, validation, and commissioning of new equipment and automation solutions
Partner with vendors and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and OEE targets
Develop equipment validation protocols and documentation
Work closely with R&D and product engineering during design transfer
Develop manufacturing plans, tooling, and process capability assessments for new products
Ensure smooth ramp‑up to full production
Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards
Drive ergonomic improvements and hazard reduction
Support audits and maintain documentation for compliance (ISO, OSHA, industry‑specific requirements)
Monitor project metrics (timelines, costs, throughput impacts, readiness deliverables) and provide timely updates to leadership through structured reporting and communication
Track and report key manufacturing KPIs (scrap rates, cycle times, etc.)
Use data to identify trends and make strategic recommendations