We are looking for a Staff Engineer to provide senior technical leadership supporting our manufacturing operations in Skawina. This role is a key technical escalation point for complex manufacturing issues and will drive sustaining engineering activities focused on process performance product quality compliance and continuous improvement.
You will work cross-functionally with Operations Quality Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure stable capable and compliant manufacturing processes while leading projects that improve safety quality delivery and cost. This role offers the opportunity to lead technically influence manufacturing strategy and deliver measurable impact in a high-performing operations environment.
As a Staff Engineer in Sustaining Engineering you will:
Provide technical and operational support to manufacturing operations to ensure stable and capable production performance
Serve as a technical escalation point for complex issues impacting safety quality delivery and cost
Ensure product and process quality meet defined specifications and regulatory requirements
Drive structured problem solving and root cause investigations for manufacturing issues
Own and execute NC/CAPA activities within your area of responsibility including effectiveness verification
Lead or support development and maintenance of: PFMEA Control Plans process documentation and standard work
Conduct and/or support process monitoring and statistical studies including SPC and MSA for new or modified processes
Support sustaining-related qualification/validation and documentation requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variation improve yield and eliminate waste
Support integration and sustainment of manufacturing processes with MES / SAP systems ensuring traceability and data integrity
Provide technical leadership coaching and development support to Engineers Technicians and Operators
Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers/partners to troubleshoot and implement solutions
Bachelors degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years experience in sustaining engineering manufacturing engineering process engineering or a related technical role
Demonstrated experience supporting and improving manufacturing processes in a regulated environment
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of quality systems and risk tools including: NC/CAPA PFMEA Control Plans
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Experience with analytical tools such as SPC MSA DoE
Knowledge of process validation principles and documentation requirements
Strong understanding of GD&T and technical drawings
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in one of the following processes: automated surface finishing (linishing / polishing) / plasma coating
Experience in robot programming (Fanuc / Kuka / ABB) and vision systems
Lean / Six Sigma experience
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead complex technical initiatives
Experience supporting manufacturing systems such as MES / SAP
Interest in implementing new technologies and automation solutions
Required Experience:
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