Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Are you a driven and innovative manufacturing professional with a passion for problem-solving and a solid understanding of aerospace and electronics manufacturing complexities? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic operations team  this pivotal role, you will lead process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring operational excellence and maintaining stringent compliance within a fast-paced and cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing environment.

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Korry, you won't just maintain processes; you'll be on the front lines of manufacturing innovation. You will leverage your technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills to develop, implement, and maintain advanced manufacturing methods, tooling, and equipment for cutting-edge new and existing products. This high-impact role empowers you to:

• Drive continuous improvement: Identify significant productivity and cost savings opportunities, then lead the cross‑functional scoping, planning, purchasing and implementation of solutions.
• Solve complex challenges: Dive into failure analysis, determine root cause‑corrective actions, and support material reviews for highly regulated, high‑reliability products.
• Own your impact: Assess priorities, make critical decisions, and drive tangible improvements that directly contribute to the safety and performance of global aerospace platforms.

• Lead process innovation: Propose, plan, and implement substantial process improvements through the application of automation and new technologies, collaborating with expert vendors to develop bespoke solutions.
• Optimize production flow: Strategically plan and enhance production methods, including layout optimization, tooling development, and equipment selection, to meet stringent aerospace standards.
• Ensure quality and compliance: Assess and modify existing manufacturing systems and documentation to drive superior quality, efficiency, and compliance with rigorous industry regulations (e.g., AS9100, RTCA DO‑160, MIL‑STD‑810).
• Collaborate on design: Advise design engineering on production capabilities to influence new product development, drive sustaining product improvements, and mitigate obsolescence challenges.
• Manage project lifecycle: Balance daily production support with high‑visibility cost savings initiatives and business priorities, maintaining a focus on risk and impact.
• Estimate and standardize: Accurately estimate manufacturing costs and determine time standards to support business planning.
• Provide expert support: Offer high‑level training and sustaining support to production personnel, acting as a go‑to expert for complex problem‑solving on the production floor.

• B.S. or M.S. in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience with electronics manufacturing and assembly in aerospace or other highly‑regulated industry

• Proven problem‑solving expertise through the application of various methodologies (e.g. RCA, 8D, PDCA, etc.).
• CAD proficiency in programs such as Creo, Solid Works, or similar software.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience through inception and implementation of productivity and cost‑savings initiatives.
• A self‑starting, highly accountable, and detail‑oriented approach to owning challenges and solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of breaking down complex information for appropriate audiences and skillfully negotiating timelines and deliverables with peers and management to align with business objectives.
• Desire to work in a fast‑paced environment and be empowered to innovate and implement change, bucking the status quo.

• Frequent movement about the production floor, working closely with operations and other engineering personnel.
• Continuous use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, etc.
• Uses hands, fingers, and arms to manipulate parts, equipment, tooling, materials, etc.
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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