Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Role will be approx. 45+ hrs per week. Flexibility on start/stop times. Candidate can choose to work 4 days per week, or all 5.

Non-hybrid role.

Must currently live in the Dayton region or within a commutable distance.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is the primary technical leader for manufacturing operations in a small, hands-on production environment encompassing light machining, welding, stamping, and assembly. This role owns day-to-day manufacturing support, process control, quality system execution, customer and supplier quality interface, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires strong shop-floor presence, decisive problem solving, and the ability to balance tactical production needs with longer-term system and process improvements.

The ideal candidate thrives in a resource-lean environment, takes initiative without waiting for direction, and is equally comfortable troubleshooting on the floor, communicating with customers, and implementing structured quality systems. This is a high-impact role on the leadership team.

• Manufacturing Support
• Lead resolution of daily production issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, cost.
• Perform structured root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, SPC, etc) and implement effective corrective actions.
• Drive scrap reduction, rework elimination, and process improvement projects.
• Support automation initiatives from concept through implementation, including vendor selection, scope development, integration, and validation.
• Support incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities; develop inspection standards if needed.
• Perform gage R&R, capability studies, and validate measurement systems.
• Own quality documentation, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
• Support maintenance activities (less wrench-turning, more technical analysis and working with vendors).
• Primary quality point-of-contact for customers manage/coordinate complaints, returns, warranty evaluations, and PPAP/FAI submissions.
• Communicate containment actions, investigation findings, and long-term corrective actions, as needed.
• Work with suppliers to resolve incoming material issues and improve performance.
• Conduct supplier assessments and support development initiatives when needed.
• Provide technical support and product knowledge to purchasing and/or vendors.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is preferred. Equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience with demonstrated technical growth will be considered.
• In-depth knowledge of machining, welding, stamping, and assembly. Preference will be given to those with actual machining and/or welding experience.
• Ability to lead an automation project from start to finish. Requires in depth knowledge of automation concepts, working with outside vendors.
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, in a technical support role such as engineering, quality, etc.
• Strong understanding of problem-solving tools: 8D, 5-Why, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP, Etc. Considered an expert-level problem solver with high abilities.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and internal auditing.

• Highly competitive and robust medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse and/or children) on day one of hire. We are in the 90th percentile among small manufacturers in the Dayton region for low employee premium costs.
• Competitive vacation and PTO plan.
• 8 paid holidays.
• IRA retirement plan with employer match.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary buy-up.
• Optional uniform varieties are provided free of charge, with weekly laundry service.