Senior Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing process optimization, equipment integration, industrialization activities, automation improvements, technical problem‑solving, and engineering leadership to ensure safe, stable, and efficient production operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process development, optimization, and standardization.
• Improve productivity, quality, and cost performance across manufacturing operations.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve standard work instructions and process standards.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities for major production losses, quality concerns, and equipment failures using structured problem‑solving methods.
• Support PLC‑based manufacturing systems and production automation, including integration with MES, End‑of‑Line testing, RFID and torque control systems.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and production system failures.
• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new equipment installations and process changes, coordinating suppliers through installation, commissioning, validation and final buy‑off.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a sewing manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Quality Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC.
• Proficiency with structured problem‑solving methodologies: 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, A3, G8D.
• Experience with PLC‑based systems, MES, End‑of‑Line testing, RFID and torque control integration.