Sr Manufacturing Engineer
Sr Manufacturing Engineer
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$ 87600 - 131300
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Job Description
FORTNA partners with the worlds leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives we design and deliver solutions powered by intelligent software to optimize fast accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy distribution center operational design and implementation material handling automated equipment robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.
At FORTNA we believe in fostering a workplace that isnt just a job but a movement a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. Join the Movement encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration celebrates diversity and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than Team. Our Approach.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development optimization and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach who can collaborate with product engineering operations and quality to deliver world-class manufacturing solutions. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise in fabrication equipment and processes (press brakes laser cutting welding) lean manufacturing knowledge and leadership in driving productivity and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design implement and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity quality and cost efficiency.
- Be a business partner with operations leader and oversee implementation of shop floor improvement projects and document progress.
- Lead cross-functional projects to introduce new products and processes into manufacturing (NPI/NPD).
- Analyze workflow space requirements and equipment layout to establish lean manufacturing systems.
- Evaluate and implement new equipment tooling and technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
- Develop and maintain detailed work instructions process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues using tools like 8D FMEA and Six Sigma.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing tools (Kaizen 5S value stream mapping).
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and production teams.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Monitor and report on manufacturing performance metrics (OEE yield cycle time scrap rate).
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- 510 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or process engineering roles.
- High Mix / Low Volume Batch Build processes preferred.
- Proven experience in process design production optimization and new product introduction (NPI).
- Experience managing and implementing CAPEX projects.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing Six Sigma and quality systems (ISO 9001 AS9100 etc.).
- Knowledge of GD&T SPC or pFMEA.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks AutoCAD) and manufacturing simulation tools.
- Hands-on experience with fabrication equipment and processes.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and project management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree or professional certifications (e.g. Six Sigma Black Belt PMP Lean Certification).
- Experience in material handling equipment a plus.
- Hands-on experience with CNC machining automation or PLC programming a plus.
- ERP/MRP system knowledge (SAP Oracle etc.).
The base salary range for this role is $87600 to $131300. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location level job-related knowledge skills experience and performance.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition status with regard to public assistance veteran status citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.) or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
