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Senior Machining Engineer

International Motors

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Huntsville, AL
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Second Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Night Shift

Shape the Future of Manufacturing

Are you passionate about optimizing machining processes, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and driving operational excellence? Join our team as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in advancing production capabilities, supporting new product launches, and improving manufacturing performance in a fast-paced production environment.

In this highly visible role, you'll collaborate with design, operations, quality, and leadership teams to implement innovative manufacturing solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure world-class product quality. Your expertise will directly influence production success and help drive continuous improvement across our operation.

Schedule:

2nd Shift | Monday - Thursday | 7:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Enjoy a three-day weekend every week while making a significant impact on manufacturing operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing methods, processes, and production workflows.
  • Design and optimize machining and fabrication processes for components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
  • Partner with Design Engineering to successfully launch new products from concept through production.
  • Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve quality, throughput, and cost performance.
  • Develop manufacturing cost estimates, establish labor and cycle time standards, and evaluate process capabilities.
  • Recommend and implement tooling, fixturing, and process improvements for both new and existing products.
  • Troubleshoot complex production and machining challenges using data-driven problem-solving techniques.
  • Maintain manufacturing documentation, process controls, and reporting systems that support operational excellence.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to achieve performance goals.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of product manufacturing experience

OR

  • Master's degree and no experience

OR

  • At least 3 years of product manufacturing experience

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience machining Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI), steel, and cast iron components.
  • Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling strategies, and process optimization.
  • Experience with cutting tool design, selection, and application.
  • Expertise in tooling setup, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
  • Proven ability to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and production performance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results through collaboration.

You should be proficient in:

  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Machine Setups for Production Runs