Kelly Engineering is recruiting for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for our client in Jacksonville, FL. In this role you will be an integral part of the manufacturing team and lead efforts to deliver high-quality, life-saving products. You'll drive Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency, flexibility, and quality across our operations. This is a hands-on role for a problem solver passionate about process improvement and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch military and professional life-saving products.
Lead Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives; integrate Six Sigma for process improvements.
Champion continuous improvement projects to enhance production capacity and quality.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues.
Develop and maintain BOMs, tooling requirements, and work instructions.
Test and validate new products, processes, and systems for production readiness.
Participate in regulatory compliance testing and validation.
Mentor junior engineers, supporting their development and technical growth.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Electrical), or equivalent experience.
8+ years of manufacturing experience, with a focus on New Product Introduction (NPI).
Proficient in Lean manufacturing (5S, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping).
SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficiency required.
Experience in technical writing (PFMEA, Process Flows, Control Plans).
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Lean Green Belt certification preferred. Spanish language skills are a plus.