Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Job Description The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is a newly established role responsible for leading the planning, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes within KIRCHHOFF Automotive’s Manchester facility. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers to ensure manufacturing excellence while adhering to corporate standards, lean principles, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities: Manufacturing Processes: Facilitate the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Develop and maintain process documentation, including job instructions, standard operation sheets, and visual aids. Support corporate teams in new product and process development, including equipment design and installation. Equipment Development and Maintenance:

Manage equipment development phases such as quotation, kick-off, changes, approval, and installation. Conduct trial runs for new equipment, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, reliability, and productivity standards. Coordinate engineering changes and equipment modifications to meet operational needs.

Project Leadership: Oversee new program launches from inception to completion, ensuring seamless execution. Compile documentation and prepare purchase requisitions for equipment and materials.

Collaborate with vendors to ensure all required documentation, including schematics and manuals, is obtained and distributed. Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives in lean manufacturing, Advanced Quality Planning (AQP), and SMED to enhance efficiency.

Conduct root cause analyses to resolve machine downtime issues and recommend solutions. Standardize manufacturing processes across facilities, ensuring best practices are shared and implemented. Mentorship and Training:

Support and mentor team members, fostering technical expertise within the engineering group. Organize and conduct training programs on equipment, safety, and operational excellence. Safety and Compliance:

Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company safety standards. Promote a safe and clean working environment aligned with 5S principles. Customer and Supplier Collaboration:

Act as a liaison with vendors and customers to meet manufacturing and equipment requirements. Conduct supplier site visits and manage supplier relationships.