Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. This role provides technical leadership for process development, production support, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Leadership

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead process improvements focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), including process development, tooling, and production readiness.

Technical Expertise & Problem Solving

• Serve as a technical authority for manufacturing methods, equipment, and materials.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues (e.g., scrap, rework, downtime).
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.

Equipment, Tooling, & Automation

• Specify, design, or validate production equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation.
• Lead Capital projects form concept through installation, qualification, and handoff.
• Ensure equipment capability, reliability, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Quality & Compliance

• Partner with Quality Engineering to ensure processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, PFMEAs, control plans, and process qualification / validation activities.
• Ensure adherence to company, customer, and industry standards.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Maintain a strong shop-floor presence to provide hands-on support and rapid response to production initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance.
• Mentor and guide Junior level manufacturing engineers
• Provide technical input to management on manufacturing strategy and operational decisions.
• Maintain professionalism with respectful communication, ethical behavior, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Strong Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and production systems.
• Proven experience leading process improvements and technical projects.
• Proficiency with engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Strong data analysis and statistical problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Exposure to HVAC manufacturing or regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, medical, or defense).
• Experience with automation, robotics, CNC machining, assembly lines, and complex manufacturing systems.
• Lean Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement certification.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and technical mentoring.
• Structured problem solving.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Manufacturing production floor environment.
• Collaboration with production floor personnel, design, and leadership.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans 

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date. 

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!

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