About this role
Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!
Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage of the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.
Location
Nottingham
Position description
Stratasys is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead technical activities that improve products, manufacturing processes, quality, and production performance. This role supports New Product Introduction (NPI) and current product engineering by developing assembly processes, production-line layouts, BOM structures, labor-balancing plans, fixtures, and manufacturing metrics. You will partner across engineering, operations, supply chain, sourcing, logistics, and suppliers to solve complex production challenges and drive measurable improvements in cost, yield, quality, and cycle time. The position also represents the SAF business in Change Control Board meetings and provides technical guidance to junior engineering and operations employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Lead manufacturing engineering activities for new product introductions and current products, from early design through production readiness and ongoing support.
- Partner with mechanical, electrical, process, test, reliability, supply chain, sourcing, logistics, and supplier teams to resolve production issues and improve manufacturability.
- Develop assembly processes, production-line layouts, labor-balancing plans, BOM structures, work instructions, and standardized assembly procedures.
- Analyze prototype and production data to identify root causes, process-control limits, out-of-control conditions, and failure modes.
- Design manufacturing jigs, fixtures, and related aids using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools; qualify solutions based on cycle-time improvements or cost savings.
- Develop and sustain process improvements that reduce cost, improve throughput, and increase first-pass yield.
- Recommend component, material, tooling, process, and product-design changes that improve manufacturability and reliability.
- Drive Field Change Orders and Engineering Change Orders and represent the SAF business at Change Control Board meetings.
- Plan production-line setups for new products and platforms, assess capital-equipment needs, and prepare capital project requests for approval.
- Develop and qualify supplier standards, processes, instrumentation, and external production materials.
- Lead continuous-improvement initiatives and communicate requirements, progress, and ownership across teams.
- Guide and mentor junior engineering and operations employees on technical information, manufacturing processes, and requirements.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- Five or more years of experience in a technology hardware, electrical, software-based, or comparable production environment; or three or more years with an advanced degree.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software to create assembly jigs, fixtures, and other manufacturing aids.
- Demonstrated experience with manufacturing process development, problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, supply chain, sourcing, logistics, and supplier teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- Experience with statistical analysis and quantitative, data-driven problem-solving.
- Experience supporting NPI, change control, production-line design, capital-equipment planning, and supplier qualification.
- Experience mentoring engineers or operations employees and leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
Travel required: Approximately 10%, including domestic, regional, and international travel.
We believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we’ve designed a comprehensive Total Rewards program that goes beyond the basics and supports our People First strategy. When you join Stratasys, you’ll gain access to benefits and perks that support you and your family both inside and outside of work.
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What you will be part of:
- Company Overview - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/history/
- Our Culture and Values - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/culture/
- Our Sustainability “3D Printing a Better Tomorrow” - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/sustainability/
- Our Locations - https://www.stratasys.com/en/contact-us/office-locations/
- Check out our Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wmDfmt2bNI