Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
SPX Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Alabama • Alabama • United States
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About the role
- Define and develop robust manufacturing processes for new products, new technologies, and process improvements, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Lead process capability development, including PFMEA input, control plans, standard work, and capacity modeling.
- Establish and deploy standardized manufacturing methods, tooling concepts, and best practices across multiple facilities.
- Lead the technical scoping, justification, and selection of new manufacturing equipment, automation, and tooling.
- Develop equipment specifications, layouts, and functional requirements in collaboration with operations, maintenance, and controls.
- Manage equipment projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and handoff to production, including FAT/SAT support.
- Coordinate with OEMs, integrators, and internal stakeholders to ensure equipment meets performance, safety, and reliability expectations.
- Work across multiple manufacturing facilities to identify opportunities for process improvement, capacity expansion, and technology deployment.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, scrap reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to plant-based manufacturing engineers and technicians.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for complex process or equipment-related issues.
- Develop and maintain clear documentation including process flows, equipment specifications, layouts, standard work, and validation plans.
- Ensure proper change management practices are followed for process and equipment changes.
- Communicate project status, risks, and technical decisions effectively to engineering leadership and plant stakeholders.
- Support training and knowledge transfer to operations and maintenance teams during and after project implementation.
Requirements
- Minimum 5–8 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment, with demonstrated involvement in advanced manufacturing processes and capital equipment projects.
- Proven experience defining manufacturing processes and leading equipment implementation from concept through production.
- Experience working cross-functionally with operations, quality, sourcing, maintenance, and external suppliers.
- Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing environments involving metals, fabricated components, or complex assemblies.
- Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing environment with competing priorities.
- Demonstrated leadership in driving technical decisions, influencing without authority, and delivering results.
- Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement tools, and structured problem-solving.
- Experience with automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technologies is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Working knowledge of 2D/3D CAD and manufacturing layouts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related engineering field.
- Advanced degree or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
Benefits
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
manufacturing processesPFMEAcontrol planscapacity modelingequipment specificationsautomationlean manufacturing principlescontinuous improvement tools2D CAD3D CAD
Soft Skills
leadershipanalytical skillsorganizational skillsproject managementeffective communicationproblem-solvingmentorshipcross-functional collaborationinfluencing without authorityadaptability
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma certificationBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering