Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Ametek
Location: Dayton
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Summary: Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods at a high level. Utilizes knowledge of product design, materials, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Responsible for designing and developing solutions to support engineering and production processes relating to machining, fabrication, and assembly fixtures and tooling. Work closely with other departments on related projects. Duties and Responsibilities: - Analyzes and plans work force utilization and workflow. - Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. - Communicates manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production. - Communicates with customers in order to determine specifications of components and negotiate product design and process deliverables. - Leads project requirements checklists through justification and/or rationalization of activities associated with product launches. - Coordinate and lead launches of new processes including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results. - Leads quoting process. - Identifies excessive tooling costs, develop methods for cost reductions, and implements identified cost reductions. - Leads engineering test protocol development and reporting for process characterization and process testing. - Apply statistical methods and perform process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency. - Designs and develops manufacturing processes in support of engineering for new products, and other in-house applications; i.e. gages, tooling, setup and work instructions, and fixtures. Education: - 4 year Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field Experience: - 7 years in Manufacturing Engineering or related field KSA's: - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to determine and meet deadlines. - Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. - Analytical thinking skills. - Strong problem solving, decision making, and process improvement skills. - Proficient blue print reading and GD&T knowledge. Compensation Employee Type: Salaried Salary Minimum: $80,000 Salary Maximum: $130,000 Incentive: No Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location. For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here. AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359. Nearest Major Market: Dayton

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