Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Summary

Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Vision Systems

We’re actively seeking an experienced Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing process development, equipment integration, production optimization, and new technology initiatives within a Vision Systems environment.

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

Job Description

Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Vision Systems

We’re actively seeking an experienced Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing process development, equipment integration, production optimization, and new technology initiatives within a Vision Systems environment.

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