Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Advanced Manufacturing Engineers are responsible for leading cross-divisional expertise groups related to manufacturing operations. The position is an integral part of the Advanced Manufacturing team that reports to the Assistant General Manager of Operations. The successful candidate will champion manufacturing initiatives to guide design processes and meet safety, quality, and cost targets. Strong analytical skills, effective communication, and attention to detail contribute to exceeding management expectations. This position is available to be located in Kirkland, WA. Be part of a team of New Product Implementation Engineers supporting development projects for new cabs, interiors, or outerbody components. Exact area of responsibility will be based on qualification, interests, and complete project portfolio coverage.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field required.
- 3-5+ years of prior experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing role required.
- Demonstrated ability gained through progressively complex assignments.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Proven team leadership skills.
- High energy level, goal-oriented individual.
- Excellent organizational, computer, and project management skills.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities.
- Experience with assembly operations required.
- Ability to read and interpret design drawings.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with various plant assembly operations such as line sequencing, paint, air leak testing, axle alignment, adhesive bonding, and others used in automotive or heavy truck industries desired.
- Strong working knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
- Excellent analytical/problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with Creo is desirable.
- Training in Six Sigma DMAIC, DFSS, and Advanced Quality Systems desirable.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% annually, occasionally on short notice.
Responsibilities
- Complete all necessary Manufacturing Documents supporting approved project schedule
- Track and report critical metrics (readiness, defects, documentation, communication).
- Coordinate plant input for Manufacturing Engineering Requirements to Design Engineering
- Develop Manufacturing and Operations requirements
- Developing strategies and analyzing processes for new products and operational improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and capacity.
- Review and develop new technologies for manufacturing, assembling, programming, and testing components and systems
- Develop, assess, and implement processes for serial production based on new product features and technology.
- Lead efforts in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
- Supervises the acquisition and implementation of project-related capital tooling assets
- Document issues and escalate critical concerns
- Review drawings for manufacturing using the Windchill environment
- Leading cross-divisional manufacturing groups for current product support, benchmarking, best practice analysis, and new product development.
- Up to 15% Domestic and International Travel
Benefits
- Paid short-and long-term disability program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- A fully funded company-paid pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
- Paid Time Off – vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5% and stock options
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education – eligible after 1 year of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
