Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Masco•Novi, MI

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading manufacturing capacity analysis and capital equipment initiatives across multiple products and locations. The role provides technical and analytical expertise to identify capacity needs, develop capital recommendations, and execute approved investments to support customer demand, operational performance, and cost objectives. This role supports manufacturing footprint optimization efforts and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with plant teams, suppliers, and cross‑functional stakeholders. The position reports to the Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain. Ideally, this role will be located in Lancaster Texas, but other locations will be considered with preference for Novi, Mi or Thomasville, NC

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field
7–10 years of experience in a mixed model manufacturing or operations environment
Strong experience with capital equipment planning, procurement, and deployment
Solid understanding of project management, manufacturing processes, and quality management systems
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex data and develop clear recommendations
Detail‑oriented with strong communication and collaboration skills
Willingness to travel approximately 50–60%, as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing operations across multiple sites or product lines
Process development and improvement of fast-paced, high volume metal cutting, metal finishing, and automated assembly operations
Prior exposure to manufacturing footprint analysis or capacity modeling
Experience supporting standard costing, routing accuracy, or Bill of Materials (BOM) reviews
Demonstrated application of CI methodologies (Lean, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma), including one by one flow, Total Productive Maintenance, quick changeover, and standard work creation in a manufacturing environment to deliver significant business performance improvement
Experience partnering with Finance / FP&A on capex justification or cost analysis
Proficiency with manufacturing systems and tools (e.g., Enterprise Resource Planning, capex approval platforms, data visualization tools)
Hands‑on experience with equipment validation, runoffs, and production ramp‑up
Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous or evolving environments

Responsibilities

Capacity Analysis & Capital Planning
Analyze manufacturing capacity across multiple sites to identify gaps and constraints
Develop and support capital equipment recommendations, including technical requirements and cost analysis
Lead RFQ development and supplier evaluations for equipment and services
Support capex business cases, justification, and approval documentation
Capex Development & Execution
Develop and support capital investment recommendations, including supplier quotes and cost analysis
Prepare business justifications and required documentation for capex approvals
Lead submission, tracking, and administration of capex requests through required systems
Procure equipment and services per approved capex scope, including supplier negotiation
Manage supplier timelines to ensure cost, schedule, and technical requirements are met
Equipment Deployment & Readiness
Determine infrastructure and site requirements to support new equipment or processes
Partner with plant teams to ensure readiness for new equipment and process changes
Coordinate supplier runoffs, validation activities, and production ramp‑up support
Identify infrastructure and layout needs to support new equipment or processes
Manufacturing Performance, Quality, & Subject Matter Expertise (SME)
Support continuous improvement initiatives tied to equipment performance, cost, and reliability
Research, develop, and deploy Manufacturing Strategies with industry-leading and/or optimized process innovation to deliver targeted product costs and support growth
Support quality validation activities including PFMEA, control plans, safe launch, and audit requirements
Establish initial equipment and process performance tracking systems, including targets for OEE, downtime, FPY, and preventive maintenance
General Manufacturing Engineering Support
Spend a portion of time supporting broader manufacturing engineering activities, including problem‑solving, data analysis, and process improvement efforts
Serve as a technical partner to manufacturing sites, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance
Provide hands‑on support at plant sites as needed to execute projects and resolve issues
Partner with cross‑functional teams to support new products, volume growth, and operational changes