Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Itron, Inc.•Walhalla, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Itron's West Union, SC manufacturing facility is responsible for leading the development, optimization, and industrialization of manufacturing processes and automation. This role supports both new and existing products within a safety-critical Utilities & Energy environment. The position requires close collaboration with design, quality, and operations teams to manage projects, solve complex manufacturing issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Key accountabilities include equipment selection, process documentation, and utilizing data to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and operational excellence.

Requirements

5+ years of hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated or technology‑driven manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated project management experience with accountability for timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Proven ability to resolve in‑depth manufacturing and quality challenges using structured problem‑solving methods.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work authentically across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting automation and advanced manufacturing technologies, including PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.
CAD experience (SolidWorks, Pro‑E/Creo, or similar).
Background in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) with a track record of improving OEE and KPIs.
Experience in the Utilities & Energy sector or other safety‑critical, infrastructure‑focused industries.
Demonstrated ability to innovate and adapt in a fast‑paced, evolving manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing methods, process flows, and operation sequences for parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies in a safety‑critical, technology‑driven environment.
Partner collaboratively with Design Engineering to support the release and industrialization of new products, ensuring designs are manufacturable, scalable, and customer‑centric.
Lead and manage manufacturing engineering projects with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and program deliverables across new and existing product lines.
Estimate manufacturing costs, establish time standards, and make data‑driven recommendations for tooling, equipment, automation, and process requirements.
Support and integrate new and existing automation solutions (PLCs, robotics, vision systems) while driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Analyze and recognize the downstream impact of process or design changes on related components, systems, and stakeholders.
Resolve complex manufacturing and quality issues through root cause analysis and cross‑functional collaboration.
Prepare and maintain manufacturing engineering plans, schedules, budgets, and accurate project timelines to support agile execution.
Specify, justify, and support procurement of new equipment to enable new products and production capacity.
Develop, maintain, and standardize work instructions, procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
Create and maintain process flow diagrams and support PFMEA, MFMEA, and control plan development.
Recommend and implement process and product changes that improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Maintain accurate records and reporting systems to ensure alignment, transparency, and coordination across manufacturing operations.