Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Saab International AB • Grayling, MI

185d • $112,900 - $146,800

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for all the production technical work for assembly and installation, from calculation, production preparation and production of process documentation, to verification. The function is also accountable for manufacturing engineering development, manufacturing techniques, and qualification of new products based on both Saab and customer requirements. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be an integral link between the design team and the production team in our upcoming facility in Grayling, MI. Travel is required, mainly 25% domestic and will require relocation to the Grayling, MI area within 2025.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline is required.
• 5+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in energetics and munitions manufacturing.
• Driven, innovative and takes initiative without being asked.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills; Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate across functional areas within an operation.
• Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively in a team setting.
• Ability to lead and manage change within a cross functional setting.
• Demonstrated effective listening and communication skills.
• Ability to be principle based while navigating the constraints of the business.

Responsibilities

• Execute process planning for current and new products.
• Improve production flows and lay-outs using Lean Manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement for efficient production.
• Develops processes, methods, tooling, fixturing, and production controls for new and existing products and programs. To include the use of CAD (SolidWorks).
• Reviews design changes and specification changes and ensuring appropriate capture in the manufacturing process(es).
• Promptly responds to technical issues that arise on the production floor utilizing work instructions, design models, and specifications.
• Supports Failure Analysis, MRB repairs and special processes as needed.
• Champion the Company values, consistently demonstrating - Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support.
• Able to work extended or flexible schedule to support the business.
• Other project tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan assistance
• Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs
• Employee stock purchase program with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree