{"id":1578028,"url":"https://alion.io/job/a-dec-manufacturing-engineer-senior-core-equipment-machining","title":"Manufacturing Engineer, Senior - Core Equipment Machining","company":{"id":2043605,"name":"A-dec","domain":"a-dec.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/a-dec","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":84,"open_postings":9,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.444,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":70,"computed_at":"2026-10-31T05:58:55Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Newberg, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":89000,"max_usd":167000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":6333},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"CAPA","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2025-12-15T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2025-12-15","last_verified_at":"2026-10-31T23:04:55Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":321,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":320},"description":"At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.\nOverview\nThe Manufacturing Engineer (ME), Sr designs, implements, sustains, and improves manufacturing processes and systems optimizing quality, safety, delivery, and cost. They collaborate cross functionally to ensure root causes of production stoppages and constraints are well understood and resolved. The ME, Sr ensures existing and new production processes comply with applicable safety and regulatory standards while also meeting capacity and capability requirements. The ME, Sr is typically aligned to complex operational excellence (OpEx) initiatives and assigned projects that span broader value streams focused on manufacturing systems or the physical factory to transform capacity, capability, and competitiveness.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nStrategically plans, designs, and implements manufacturing processes after a structured evaluation of alternatives. Collaborates with appropriate subject matter experts to design and implement processes that meet all applicable safety and regulatory requirements. \nDevelops part fabrication and/or product assembly Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) route strategies and standards (setup and run times, operation sequence, etc.) and related documentation. \nProvides mentorship and technical leadership to MEs and ME Technicians individually and within a team to coordinate and resolve production issues (quality escalations, machine down, part shortage, etc.). \nCreates and maintains manufacturing work instructions and related governing procedures to ensure appropriate access, review/approval, training, and change management. \nSupports new product development and introduction (NPD/NPI) program core teams providing design review, DFM, tool/fixture planning, work cell design and validation, part quoting, and inspection methodology. \nEngages with production leadership and team members to identify and prioritize highest impact continuous improvement (CI) initiatives. Develops, monitors and improves a balanced scorecard that includes metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for quality, inventory, delivery, and safety. \nLeads continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve product quality. Utilize value stream mapping, kaizen, lean strategies and six sigma statistical methods to reduce waste and optimize systems. \nCollaborates with production leadership on capital and expense budgets and roadmaps. Leads the deployment of new equipment and related processes ensuring safety, training, preventive maintenance, documentation, and process controls are validated. \nContributes to corporate and manufacturing system accuracy and effectiveness for processes such as engineering change orders (ECOs) and document control. \nManages budgets, timelines, risk, and resources for assigned projects. Provides written and verbal updates with appropriate frequency and detail across a diverse set of stakeholders. \nCollaborates cross-functionally to understand part/product/process variability utilizing structured problem-solving techniques and statistical methods. Develops and implements data analytics to inform decision-making. \nEvaluates internal and external quality data to drive product/process improvements and executes assigned Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) initiatives. Determines and deploys appropriate quality control methods for inspection, testing, and process monitoring. \nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise maneuver up to 35 pounds with or without assistance on a routine basis. Must have manual hand dexterity to grasp, operate tools and equipment repetitively. Able to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, and occasionally kneel, climb steps, and twist throughout an entire shift. Some areas may be exposed to chemicals, noise, vibration and /or dust, and require the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); such as, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, etc.\nDisclaimer\nThis job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands.\nAt A-dec, we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture, total well-being, and opportunities for learning and career advancement.\nA background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.\nA-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor”\nA-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. 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