Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities: Design and optimize manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling. Develop efficient machine and equipment layouts to maximize productivity, throughput, and facility utilization. Define sequences of operations and manufacturing procedures for tools, equipment, and processes that impact product performance. Adapt machine and equipment designs to meet factory and production requirements. Incorporate inspection and test requirements into manufacturing and production plans. Evaluate the performance of machinery, equipment, and tooling to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, reliability, and product quality. Investigate manufacturing issues and initiate corrective actions to address process deficiencies and quality concerns. Develop manufacturing processes that support Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other process improvement techniques. Provide technical guidance to Engineering on design concepts, specifications, equipment, and manufacturing techniques. Ensure manufacturing processes and procedures comply with applicable quality and regulatory requirements. Lead and/or contribute to projects involving new technologies, manufacturing systems, process improvements, and production initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive projects from design through implementation. Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to other engineers and technical professionals. Technical Leadership This is a senior-level individual contributor role with significant technical responsibility and autonomy. The Principal Manufacturing Engineer will: Serve as a technical expert in manufacturing engineering and assigned projects. Lead complex manufacturing projects and initiatives with limited oversight. Develop solutions to complex and sometimes undefined manufacturing problems through detailed analysis and investigation. Drive improvements to processes, systems, equipment, and products. Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other stakeholders. Represent the organization with internal and external customers, vendors, and project stakeholders. Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to other team members. Help advance existing technologies and