Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Company Description

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today's world.

At Smiths Group plc, we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and are proud to be a company with values grounded in integrity, respect, ownership, customer focus, and passion.

Job Description

As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and analyzing manufacturing processes, equipment and tooling to drive efficiency, quality and cost reduction. As a champion of LEAN culture and continuous improvement initiatives, you will be develop and implement new processes and equipment to validate manufacturability and efficiency of production output while driving overall throughput.

• Job duties to include but are not limited to;
• Evaluates, creates and improves manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, mechanical and electrical principals to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Investigates and resolve manufacturing issues as they occur.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve current manufacturing processes, including equipment, documentation, training, gages and tooling / fixtures, to optimize quality, productivity and cost performance
• Key representative in all product design review meetings, collaborating with production supervisors, manufacturing engineers, technology and programs to ensure manufacturability and scalability of EOL and new design efforts.
• Identify and implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing process problems through testing, evaluation, and analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability process, prepares process FMEAs, root cause analyses, plans facility, equipment, and resource changes and initial product builds, and ensure that Manufacturing deliverables to Development Project Plans are completed and on time
• Plan, specify, select, validate and implement new equipment, processes and facilities in manufacturing
• Engage with the appropriate personnel in the identification and resolution of Corrective / Preventative actions to address Safety, Quality, Technical, and Manufacturing issues
• Refine, Develop & Implement current and future SOP work instructions, routings, BOM, test procedures and master process documents
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent field)

Experience : 7+ years of experience; direct manufacturing experience and Six Sigma Lean Certification preferred

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements :

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

This position requires Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. Applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.

Additional Information

We offer...

Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The compensation for this position ranges from $80,280.00 - $187,320.00 / yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [email protected] or call toll-free 877-703-1029 . This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Smiths Detection participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)