Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

The Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) brings manufacturing processes to life, from process design and tooling to equipment implementation, new product introduction and production support. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the AME improves safety, quality, delivery and cost by solving shop-floor challenges and supporting production readiness for new and existing products. This is primarily an individual contributor role with opportunities to coach, mentor and lead through influence.

Key responsibilities

• Define and control production processes, including tooling and equipment, and validate design specifications and their application on the shop floor.
• Develop deep knowledge of a technical discipline and use prior experience and expertise to carry out policy and strategy.
• Support production teams with problem solving and evolving manufacturing practices to support safe, quality customer delivery.
• Source and oversee new equipment and new product introduction to production readiness.
• Support emerging technology platforms through research, development and testing.
• Understand key business drivers and how the team's work fits with other teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and at least 3 years of manufacturing and production process and equipment experience (or a high school diploma/GED with 7 years).
• Desired: engineering or related technical degree and 5 years of experience (or GED with 9 years).
• Experience in aerospace, turbine, precision machining or other regulated manufacturing.
• Proven ability to plan, document and execute technical programs or projects.
• Role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; U.S. person status is required.

Required skills

• CNC machining and programming.
• Diverse knowledge of manufacturing processes and their relationships.
• Familiarity with automated control systems and their logic.
• Mentoring, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

What we offer

• Base pay of $116,150-$155,250 USD annually, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Healthcare, retirement savings plan with company matching, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off.
• Relocation assistance provided.