Cindavi ยท 17 hours ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expCindavi is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who will serve as the technical leader for all manufacturing processes within a defined production area. This role focuses on driving improvements across safety, quality, cost, and delivery while leading major initiatives and mentoring junior engineers.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Alex Doyle
Responsibilities
Lead advanced problem solving efforts across the manufacturing area while guiding teams through A3, PDCA, DMAIC, 8D, Ishikawa, and other structured methodologies
Review safety, quality, maintenance, and operational reports to identify high impact opportunities and develop action plans that deliver measurable results
Evaluate equipment performance and drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, downtime reduction, and process reliability
Own the development, maintenance, and revision of Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, and other core manufacturing engineering documents
Create, standardize, and improve manufacturing documentation such as work instructions, training guides, and visual standards
Define and implement standard work for all operations within your area, ensuring alignment with lean principles and production requirements
Lead the application of lean tools including 5S, Kanban, error proofing, visual management, single piece flow, and waste elimination initiatives
Mentor and coach junior engineers and technicians, providing training on root cause methods, tooling fundamentals, quality tools, and best practices
Support and influence cross functional teams across production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and engineering
Drive compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, VDA standards, and internal audit requirements
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
5+ years of progressive experience in automated or semi-automated manufacturing environments
Proven leadership in driving continuous improvement projects and mentoring less experienced engineers
Advanced knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, and CNC processes with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Strong understanding of materials, process capability, SPC, and advanced manufacturing methods
Company
Cindavi
Cindavi is a technical recruiting firm built for engineering and life-sciences companies that cannot afford slow, low-quality hiring.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase