Senior Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Noble Gas Systems is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and execution of the manufacturing scale-up strategy for their new facility. This role is crucial for expanding production operations and ensuring the successful growth of the company. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for defining equipment and process requirements, collaborating with suppliers on manufacturing and testing equipment, implementing in-process monitoring systems, and establishing the foundation for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES). As production increases, this individual will also lead a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians to support operational excellence and continued growth.
Requirements
- Proven manufacturing engineering experience in composites, high-pressure vessels, or related industries.
- Experience scaling manufacturing operations, including process optimization, equipment implementation, and facility design.
- Knowledge of automation, process controls, quality systems, and manufacturing data collection.
- Proficiency with CAD software.
- Familiarity with applicable industry standards (ISO, ASME, DOT).
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with composite manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of MES, ERP integration, and manufacturing analytics systems.
- Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
- Experience building and leading engineering teams in a growth-oriented manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead production scale-up initiatives, optimizing facility layout, process flow, and workstation design.
- Define and implement scalable manufacturing processes that integrate automation and manual assembly.
- Select, specify, and deploy manufacturing equipment to support capacity growth.
- Partner with R&D, Applications Engineering, and Production teams to ensure manufacturability and product quality.
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop, procure, install, and validate manufacturing equipment.
- Drive automation strategies across key production processes to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
- Implement in-process monitoring systems and establish MES capabilities for real-time data collection and analytics.
- Monitor and improve equipment performance through OEE metrics and process controls.
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and resolve process issues.
- Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and production team training efforts.
- Serve as a technical leader, building and developing a manufacturing engineering team as operations scale.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, and Applications Engineering to ensure production readiness and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
