Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

A manufacturing organization is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in launching a new production cell focused on the manufacturing of precision-formed and machined components, including fasteners and bearing balls.

Required experience: candidates must have fastener or ball bearing production experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed manufacturing process plans
• Define capital equipment requirements and evaluate vendor proposals
• Establish buyoff criteria for equipment and systems
• Design safe, lean, and efficient plant layouts
• Execute acceptance test plans at vendor facilities and on-site
• Lead installation and commissioning of capital equipment
• Perform hands-on process development, NC programming, tool design, and inspection activities
• Implement preventive maintenance strategies
• Establish procedures for the proper setup and operation of machines, tools, and equipment
• Manage projects through the PPAP process into serial production
• Ensure compliance with factory systems such as OQR, SPC, and FDC
• Collaborate with project and plant leadership to maintain timelines and budgets
• Perform additional technical, operational, and administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Experience with process planning, process development, CNC programming, or tool design preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong CAD skills preferred (UG NX experience is a plus)
• Strong understanding of mechanical components and engineering principles
• Highly organized and motivated, with the ability to work independently
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Project management experience is beneficial
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• U.S. citizenship required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Generous vacation and PTO

• Paid housing until relocation to Florida