The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will serve as a technical expert within the engineering team, working closely with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to ensure efficient, high-quality manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in high-volume precision manufacturing, automotive or diesel fuel systems, and advanced manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, grinding, and automated assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to manufacturing engineers and production teams
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for fuel injector components and assemblies
• Lead process optimization efforts to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing issues and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and improve performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Maintenance, Production, and Supply Chain
• Support new product launches, including process development, validation, and production readiness
• Analyze production data to identify trends and implement sustainable process improvements
• Lead efforts related to cycle time reduction, process capability improvements, and cost reduction initiatives
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, process standards, and work instructions
• Support equipment and tooling improvements to enhance manufacturing performance and reliability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience supporting high-volume precision manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of automotive or diesel fuel system components
• Experience with CNC machining, grinding, honing, or precision metal manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated leadership experience within engineering or manufacturing teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive process improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fuel injector, pump, or precision automotive component manufacturing
• Experience working in automotive Tier 1 or diesel engine manufacturing environments
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Experience with automated assembly systems and high-volume manufacturing lines
• Experience with APQP, PFMEA, and process capability analysis

Stanadyne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, color, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other protected class.