Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Huntsville Engine Plant as we expand our manufacturing footprint to include a second engine line. In this key role, you will help lead the launch and ongoing optimization of a highly flexible assembly line designed for efficiency, quality, and scalability. The line leverages advanced error-proofing systems and in-process quality audit stations to ensure each product is built right the first time, every time. If you’re passionate about modern manufacturing, continuous improvement, and driving operational excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing facility. The Huntsville facility runs a 4x10 production schedule (Mon-Thurs, 6:30AM - 5:00PM). This role will support 2nd shift production (7:30pm – 6:00AM) and may need to cover production recovery times including Fridays and weekends as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Advanced Manufacturing Engineering in engine component machining layouts, equipment purchase, qualification, and installation and then transition to day-to-day production activities to help meet customer product demand.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Provide technical expertise to the quality department.
• React to machinery uptime issues and drive towards permanent, cost-effective, and long-term solutions.
• Perform research, design, and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Standardize manufacturing processes by benchmarking other facilities’ manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Assist in the accomplishment of plant quality objectives.
• Follow up on the implementation of engineering changes, variations from design specifications, and new program developments.
• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Initiate, develop, and pursue capital appropriation projects.
• Represent manufacturing on cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of product manufacturing experience.
• Master's degree and no experience.
• At least 3 years of product manufacturing experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis (no employment-related sponsorship).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Capital Equipment Purchasing.
• Experience using PFMEA to identify improvement points.
• Heavy Assembly Line experience.
• Proficient in computer usage including MS Office.
• Thorough mechanical understanding of machines, tools, vehicles, and their design.
• Ability to work well in an energetic manufacturing environment with a positive attitude, ethics, and International Values.
• Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills, problem sensitivity, and data analysis.
• Advanced mathematical skills with strong engineering judgment and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Total Rewards Package featuring market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.
• Expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Learn more about the comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.