Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Your Role

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead the development and refinement of manufacturing processes for high-volume mechanical assemblies. This role emphasizes plastic molding, ultrasonic and vibration welding, and collaboration with suppliers to deliver reliable, efficient, and cost-effective production. You will partner with internal teams and external manufacturers to improve throughput, maintain quality, and ensure safe and scalable operations. This is an onsite position.

We are unable to sponsor H-1B, F-1 OPT, and STEM OPT extension at this time.

Responsibilities

• Partner with molding suppliers to define molding and plastic welding (ultrasonic, vibration, etc.) parameters and controls, resolve production issues, and ensure consistent quality and capacity.
• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and line layouts to improve site manufacturing efficiency, safety, and throughput.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Test, Quality, and Operations to resolve non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.
• Define and maintain manufacturing plans for NPI builds, ensuring readiness for production release and scaling.
• Support cost control, supplier selection, and product improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in high-volume production of plastic and mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on expertise in plastic molding processes, tooling, and weld-based joining methods.
• Strong background in process validation, capability studies, and root cause investigation.
• Proficiency with statistical tools for process control and optimization.

Desired Skills / Experience

• Proficiency in CAD tools for fixture and tool development.
• Strong communication skills to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Experience driving performance management initiatives with molding and assembly partners.
• Familiarity with automation in assembly or welding processes.
• Experienced with supplier qualification and global manufacturing operations.

Pay Range: $125,000 - $140,000

• Base salary only. Salary is dependent on multiple factors including, but not limited to, experience and location.

**Additional compensation may include equity, bonuses, stipends, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and long-term disability insurance.