Senior Manufacturing Engineer

<strong>At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers&rsquo; expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers&rsquo; most important assets&hellip;people, products, capital investments and processes.</strong>

Mankato, MN

Senneca Holdings

<strong>Senneca Holdings is a diversified management and holding company whose companies are focused on the specialty door industry. Senneca oversees the operations of its companies, allocates resources among them, and helps to improve the performance of its operations. Senneca seeks out acquisition opportunities that strengthen our position in a business segment as well as companies that will diversify our portfolio of specialty doors.<br /><br /><em>Note: You will always speak directly with a Senneca team member before receiving any offer of employment. Senneca will never extend a job offer without a formal interview process.</em><br /></strong> https://senneca.com/

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Full Time

Overview: The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for leading selected projects, including research, selection, justification, startup, training, troubleshooting, and achieving target conditions. This role involves supporting the manufacturing team in meeting customer demand and ensuring the creation, correction, and interpretation of drawings, BOMs, routings, and transactions. Additionally, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will provide direct supervision to the maintenance team and mentorship, development, and support to other Manufacturing Engineers. This position plays a vital role in improving business practices and enhancing processes within the manufacturing unit. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead by example, promoting a positive culture, ensuring a safe work environment, and demonstrating honesty and respect towards others.<br /><br /><strong>Benefits:</strong><br />Medical, dental, vision<br />401k with company match<br />3 weeks PTO<br />7 paid holidays in 2022<br />Career development and tuition assistance<br />Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Uphold and promote Senneca's Mission and Values while ensuring adherence to safety policies and procedures.</li> <li>Provide mentorship and support to Manufacturing Engineers.</li> <li>Supervise the maintenance associates directly.</li> <li>Identify, justify, and implement opportunities for make vs. buy decisions.</li> <li>Lead or assist in leading various manufacturing-related projects, including capital expenditures, product line transfers, lean improvements, and the ongoing robotic welding project.</li> </ul> <br /><br />
Requirements: <ul> <li>Education: Bachelor's degree in Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience of ten (10) years in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment.</li> <li>Minimum five (5) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, including 3D drawings, improvement projects, and capital projects.</li> <li>Proficiency in automation.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective action.</li> <li>Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional groups, such as engineering and sales.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.</li> </ul> <br />Preferred Requirements:<br /> <ul> <li>Expertise in 5S, waste elimination, and other lean principles.</li> <li>Proficiency in creating and utilizing 2D and 3D drawings using CAD and SolidWorks.</li> <li>Knowledge of ISO and AWS standards.</li> <li>Experience with ERP systems.</li> </ul> <br /><br />Tools and Equipment:<br /> <ul> <li>Proficiency in computer usage, phone systems, ERP software, design software (CAD and</li> <li>SolidWorks), and maintenance software.</li> <li>Familiarity with machinery, equipment, and measuring tools relevant to the manufacturing environment.</li> </ul> <br /><br />Work Environment:<br /> <ul> <li>The work environment may include exposure to production shop conditions, including moving mechanical equipment, various fumes, heat, cold, and irritants.</li> <li>High noise levels due to production equipment operation</li> </ul> <br /><br />Safety Equipment:<br /> <ul> <li>Mandatory use of safety glasses and safety shoes on the shop floor.</li> <li>Other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, such as hearing protection, tinted eyewear, and cut-resistant gloves.</li> </ul> <br /><br />Physical Demands:<br /> <ul> <li>The position may require sitting, walking, and standing for extended periods of time.</li> <li>Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.</li> </ul> <br />Expected Behaviors:<br /><br />All employees are expected to support Senneca's Mission and Values by demonstrating the following behaviors:<br /><br />Doorway to Success: Exceed internal and external customer expectations.<br />I am They: Take ownership of problems and solutions.<br />Feel the Learn: Develop oneself and others.<br />Speak up and Listen: Communicate fearlessly to create a positive impact.