Senior Manufacturing Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA • Rochester, NH

1d • $75,000 - $110,000

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
This role is responsible for enhancing and streamlining manufacturing work instructions to improve clarity, usability, and execution on the production floor. The engineer will collaborate closely with production and manufacturing teams to understand existing processes and translate them into clear, efficient documentation for operators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and/or industrial engineering environments (required).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, 3D models, and GD&T specifications.
• Demonstrated experience converting complex engineering requirements (e.g., drawings, manuals) into clear, operator-friendly work instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of composite manufacturing processes, particularly resin transfer molding (RTM), is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, 6S).
• Exposure to automation and robotic manufacturing systems (preferred).
• Experience with process control and quality tools such as SPC, DOE, FMEA, PPAP, control plans, and root cause analysis.
• Competency in CAD software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, update, and simplify a large volume of existing work instruction documents to improve effectiveness and usability.
• Partner with Production and Manufacturing teams to gain a deep understanding of current workflows, methods, and operational practices.
• Apply knowledge of engine systems, technical manuals, and manufacturing processes to ensure accuracy and practicality of documentation.
• Develop detailed process plans and operator-level work instructions to support consistent execution by production personnel.
• Assess current equipment, tooling, and material usage to ensure alignment with process requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve product or process-related issues as needed.
• Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to production and cross-functional teams.
• Analyze process performance data to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees