Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Join Crusoe as a Manufacturing Engineer III and play a key role in the optimization and support of our production facilities. This role serves as the vital link between engineering design and the factory floor. You will be responsible for designing efficient plant layouts, driving throughput optimization, and providing daily production support to ensure we meet our manufacturing goals with safety and precision.

Responsibilities

Design and update manufacturing floor layouts to optimize material flow, maximize space utilization, and ensure safe operator movements; Analyze production data and perform time studies to identify bottlenecks; implement process improvements to balance assembly lines and increase overall facility throughput; Identify opportunities for improvements in First Pass Yield (FPY) and Overall Process Effectiveness (OPE); Assist in calculating production capacity and resource requirements to support scaling operations for high-volume manufacturing; Participate in Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) reviews, providing feedback from the factory floor to simplify assembly and drive cost reductions; Develop and maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and assembly instructions to ensure consistent quality across production teams; Identify, design, and procure manufacturing aids, jigs, and fixtures to improve ergonomics, safety, and efficiency; Resolve manufacturing issues in real-time and lead root cause analysis for defects or process deviations; Champion a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency enhancements across the manufacturing department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent; 4 - 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably within a complex assembly or electromechanical environment; Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD software (SolidWorks, SketchUp) for creating plant layouts and fixture designs; Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) and their application; Knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, and mechanical assembly processes; Ability to solve manufacturing problems utilizing a first principles approach and data-driven analysis; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for 8 hours or more daily to support floor operations; This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

Nice to have

Experience with Plant Simulation analysis to model workflow and throughput; Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certification; Experience using Material Requirements Planning (ERP/MRP) software to manage BOMs and work orders; A strong drive to identify and continually improve manufacturing processes.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity packages; Restricted Stock Units; Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs; Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance; Employer contributions to HSA account; Paid parental leave; Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; Professional development & tuition reimbursement; Mental health & wellness support; Commuter benefits (parking & transit); Cell phone stipend; 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary; Volunteer time off; Global travel insurance & emergency assistance; Daily meals allowance; Additional perks & programs specific to location