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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Top Prospect Group LLC

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • $115,000–$135,000 Per Year

Highlights

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work directly with production teams and cross-functional leadership to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, increase throughput, and improve overall manufacturing performance. This position will also play a key role in developing and implementing an automation strategy, including robotics, vision systems, PLCs, collaborative robots (COBOTs), and digital manufacturing technologies.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMinneapolis, MN
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$115,000–$135,000 Per Year
Company Size20 to 49 employees
Year Founded2009
Websitehttp://www.topprospectgroup.com/

Description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Wallingford, CT
Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $115,800–$135K based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations across filling, kitting, packaging, and shipping.
This is a highly visible, hands-on engineering position focused on manufacturing optimization, automation, Lean Six Sigma, process improvement, and capital equipment projects. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work directly with production teams and cross-functional leadership to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, increase throughput, and improve overall manufacturing performance.
This position will also play a key role in developing and implementing an automation strategy, including robotics, vision systems, PLCs, collaborative robots (COBOTs), and digital manufacturing technologies.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, working directly with production employees and leadership to identify process challenges and improvement opportunities
  • Identify and eliminate waste, bottlenecks, workload imbalances, unnecessary movement, rework, waiting, and inefficient handoffs
  • Investigate manufacturing inefficiencies and develop solutions to improve productivity, quality, throughput, and labor efficiency
  • Conduct time studies, standard labor analysis, line balancing, workload analysis, capacity analysis, process mapping, and material-flow assessments
  • Develop and execute manufacturing automation strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Lead automation projects through planning, design, equipment selection, build, implementation, and deployment
  • Implement advanced automation technologies including robotics, vision systems, PLCs, and collaborative robots (COBOTs)
  • Lead manufacturing process optimization utilizing Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, data analytics, and digital manufacturing tools
  • Drive measurable improvements in on-time delivery, cycle time, yield, throughput, and labor efficiency
  • Own capital automation projects from concept through commissioning
  • Develop business cases and equipment specifications for capital projects
  • Manage vendor selection and coordinate equipment FAT/SAT
  • Support and lead equipment validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ
  • Partner with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to industrialize new products and scale manufacturing processes
  • Establish and standardize engineering best practices, automation standards, validation protocols, and documentation
  • Support digital transformation initiatives involving MES, manufacturing data systems, and smart-factory technologies
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and processes as needed
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of manufacturing engineering and/or automation engineering experience
  • Strong manufacturing process-improvement background
  • Experience implementing automation within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience with manufacturing process analysis, time studies, line balancing, capacity analysis, and workflow optimization
  • Experience managing manufacturing or automation projects from concept through implementation
  • Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and automated systems
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments
  • Strong hands-on approach with the ability to spend significant time directly within manufacturing operations
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with robotics, PLCs, vision systems, and COBOTs
  • Capital equipment project management experience
  • Experience with FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ
  • Experience with manufacturing automation architecture and equipment integration
  • Knowledge of MES and digital manufacturing systems
  • Experience with smart-factory or Industry 4.0 initiatives
  • Experience with Minitab, JMP, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office
  • Experience working within a medical device, life sciences, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or regulated manufacturing environment
Education & Experience
Candidates should meet one of the following combinations of education and relevant experience:
  • Master's degree with 2–5 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree with 5–8 years of relevant experience
  • Associate degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
Working Conditions
  • Full-time, onsite position during standard business hours
  • Work performed within manufacturing, production, and laboratory environments
  • Potential exposure to chemicals, reagents, and standard laboratory equipment
  • Occasional schedule flexibility may be required based on production or project needs
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $115K-$135K, based on experience
This direct-hire opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee development and training opportunities
  • Tuition assistance and additional employee benefits
About Us
Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group specializes in connecting high-quality candidates with top-tier clients. In 2023, we joined HW Staffing Solutions, expanding our national footprint across manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and technology.
Interested Candidates – Apply Today
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About Company

Top Prospect Group founders and management team offer more than 75 years of combined experience in Information Technology, Creative & Marketing, and Finance & Accounting staffing and solutions. Our fundamental goal is to build successful relationships resulting in accurate job and prospect representations. We meet with those we work with face-to-face to garner a better understanding of candidate or client requirements. By leveraging our experience and market insight, we are able to provide a more consistent recruitment process. Motivated by a partnership philosophy, our staff possesses a deep understanding of how to forge mutually beneficial long-term relationships. We believe in what we do and continuously strive for excellence.

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