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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Westbrook, ME

Westbrook, Maine Permanent USD100,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
A leading manufacturer is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support process development, operational excellence, and new product introduction within a high-volume production facility. This role offers the opportunity to influence manufacturing performance, lead capital projects, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
  • Drive process improvements in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Lead impactful engineering projects with strong career growth potential.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected and established manufacturing organization known for producing highly engineered components within a precision-driven production environment. The company invests in advanced manufacturing technologies, process innovation, and employee development to maintain high standards of quality and operational performance.

Job Description

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will:

  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve production efficiency, quality, and overall equipment performance.
  • Support new product launches by creating robust manufacturing plans and process strategies.
  • Analyze production workflows, machine capacity, and process capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Design and implement tooling, fixtures, gauges, and process enhancements to support operational objectives.
  • Program, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing equipment and production systems.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve process reliability and product quality.
  • Partner with operations, quality, product engineering, and other cross-functional teams to achieve production goals.
  • Evaluate capital equipment opportunities, develop business cases, and support equipment implementation projects.
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation, process standards, and technical procedures.
  • Monitor and improve manufacturing quality through process validation, testing, and capability analysis.
  • Support PFMEA activities and drive risk reduction across manufacturing processes.
  • Work directly with customers and suppliers on manufacturability, process capability, and quality-related initiatives.
  • Prepare technical reports, analyze manufacturing data, and provide recommendations to leadership teams.
  • Participate in and lead project teams focused on productivity, safety, quality, and cost improvement initiatives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 4+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
  • Strong knowledge of machining processes such as grinding, turning, milling, honing, or similar precision manufacturing operations.
  • Experience with process development, optimization, and new product introduction.
  • Proven ability to lead continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits offering.
  • Stable long-term career opportunity within a respected industry leader.
  • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing organization.
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and precision engineering processes.
  • Involvement in new product launches and strategic process improvement initiatives
  • Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional teamwork.



Contact
Brittany Schumann
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7085158

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Westbrook
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brittany Schumann
Job Reference
JN-082026-7085158
 

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