Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support and implement a Lean Manufacturing operational mindset within the Prototype, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division at Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA).

on-site in Madison, AL.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will drive operational excellence by leading safe, cost-effective initiatives for new equipment justifications, tooling requirements, and plant layout optimizations.  This adaptable, hands-on, self-starter technical expert will be a catalyst for change, leveraging leadership and influence to persuade and motivate teams toward adopting new methodologies while providing hands-on coaching to production staff.

This role is critical in spearheading new product implementation, ensuring all engineering designs are scalable and manufacturable by recommending critical design-for-manufacturability (DFM) enhancements.

This position will require a background check and must have the ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.

We're seeking the following in a Senior Manufacturing Engineer:


* Proven track record of product launches in a manufacturing environment


* Proficient ability to independently determine and develop an approach to solutions


* Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization


* High proficiency with creating and controlling production documentation (routings, work instructions, process flows, PFMEAs, and control plans)


* Proficiency in identifying manufacturing production cell / plant layout opportunities to optimize and streamline assembly operations to reduce inefficiencies in labor and rework


* In-depth experience troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues


* High proficiency in evaluating and determining manufacturing constraints, capacity, and required resources across the production environment


* In-depth experience and practice with Design for Manufacturing (DFM)


* Skilled experience identifying and implementing operational metrics and Lean Manufacturing concepts to reduce cost of goods sold (COGS)


* Ability to develop concept of operations (CONOPs) to define the build sequence, workflow, and optimize production


* Intermediate proficiency using SOLIDWORKS CAD software and SOLIDWORKS PDM


* Intermediate proficiency using Excel to analyze data


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills


* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 8+ years relevant work experience; OR  In lieu of a degree, a H.S.

diploma and 12+ years’ experience as Manufacturing Engineer in a DoW manufacturing field


* Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required


* Ability to perform work which requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing,...