POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading manufacturing capacity analysis and capital equipment initiatives across multiple products and locations. The role provides technical and analytical expertise to identify capacity needs, develop capital recommendations, and execute approved investments to support customer demand, operational performance, and cost objectives.
This role supports manufacturing footprint optimization efforts and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with plant teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders. The position reports to the Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain. Open to remote candidates, with the understanding that you will be expected to travel up to 60% of the time.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Capacity Analysis & Capital Planning
Analyze manufacturing capacity across multiple sites to identify gaps and constraints
Develop and support capital equipment recommendations, including technical requirements and cost analysis
Lead RFQ development and supplier evaluations for equipment and services
Support capex business cases, justification, and approval documentation
Capex Development & Execution
Develop and support capital investment recommendations, including supplier quotes and cost analysis
Prepare business justifications and required documentation for capex approvals
Lead submission, tracking, and administration of capex requests through required systems
Procure equipment and services per approved capex scope, including supplier negotiation
Manage supplier timelines to ensure cost, schedule, and technical requirements are met
Equipment Deployment & Readiness
Determine infrastructure and site requirements to support new equipment or processes
Partner with plant teams to ensure readiness for new equipment and process changes
Coordinate supplier runoffs, validation activities, and production ramp-up support
Identify infrastructure and layout needs to support new equipment or processes
Manufacturing Performance, Quality, & Subject Matter Expertise (SME)
Support continuous improvement initiatives tied to equipment performance, cost, and reliability
Research, develop, and deploy Manufacturing Strategies with industry-leading and/or optimized process innovation to deliver targeted product costs and support growth
Support quality validation activities including PFMEA, control plans, safe launch, and audit requirements
Establish initial equipment and process performance tracking systems, including targets for OEE, downtime, FPY, and preventive maintenance
General Manufacturing Engineering Support
Spend a portion of time supporting broader manufacturing engineering activities, including problem-solving, data analysis, and process improvement efforts
Serve as a technical partner to manufacturing sites, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance
Provide hands-on support at plant sites as needed to execute projects and resolve issues
Partner with cross-functional teams to support new products, volume growth, and operational changes
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field
7-10 years of experience in a mixed model manufacturing or operations environment
Must have high-volume machine experience
Strong experience with capital equipment planning, procurement, and deployment
Solid understanding of project management, manufacturing processes, and quality management systems
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex data and develop clear recommendations
Detail-oriented with strong communication and collaboration skills
Willingness to travel approximately 50-60%, as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Forging experience is a plus
Experience supporting manufacturing operations across multiple sites or product lines
Process development and improvement of fast-paced, high volume metal cutting, metal finishing, and automated assembly operations
Prior exposure to manufacturing footprint analysis or capacity modeling
Experience supporting standard costing, routing accuracy, or Bill of Materials (BOM) reviews
Demonstrated application of CI methodologies (Lean, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma), including one by one flow, Total Productive Maintenance, quick changeover, and standard work creation in a manufacturing environment to deliver significant business performance improvement
Experience partnering with Finance / FP&A on capex justification or cost analysis
Proficiency with manufacturing systems and tools (e.g., Enterprise Resource Planning, capex approval platforms, data visualization tools)
Hands-on experience with equipment validation, runoffs, and production ramp-up
Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous or evolving environments
COMPETENCIES:
Strong manufacturing engineering knowledge with hands-on experience in equipment, processes, and capacity analysis
Proven ability to execute capital projects from concept through installation and validation
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including cost and capacity modeling
Working knowledge of quality and validation processes to ensure production readiness
Effective cross-functional collaborator able to influence without direct authority
Clear communicator with strong ownership, follow-through, and continuous improvement mindset
ABOUT US
BrassCraft Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products, and plumbing service and repair parts for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, BrassCraft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers, retailers, and specialty dealers, who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. BrassCraft has set the plumbing standard for 80 years, with industry-leading brands including BrassCraft® and Plumbshop®.
Company: BrassCraft Manufacturing
Full time
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