Our client is a growing industrial equipment manufacturer scaling from $100M to $500M in revenue over the next five years. To support that growth, they're moving away from a traditional fab-weld-assemble-paint approach and investing heavily in automation, Industry 4.0 principles, and AI-enabled manufacturing technology to increase production capacity and reduce reliance on manual labor.Job DescriptionThe Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is a hands-on, high-impact individual contributor responsible for identifying, developing, simplifying, and implementing advanced manufacturing processes, systems, equipment, automation, and AI-enabled solutions. This role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Leadership to improve manufacturing performance while preserving the speed and agility of a nimble organization. The ideal candidate brings experience from a mid- to large-cap manufacturing company and knows how to apply scalable best practices without adding unnecessary complexity.What You'll Be Responsible ForServing as a high-performing project manager for advanced manufacturing initiatives, including process design, automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologiesEvaluating, specifying, justifying, and implementing manufacturing processes, systems, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and technologies that improve productivity, safety, quality, and costApplying AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, computer vision, or other intelligent manufacturing tools to improve decision-making, equipment reliability, quality detection, labor efficiency, and process optimizationSimplifying manufacturing processes, workflows, documentation, and system interactions while maintaining appropriate controls and scalabilitySupporting cross-functional projects from concept through implementationDeveloping business cases, ROI analyses, and technical recommendations for capital investmentsFacilitating continuous improvement activities using Lean, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, and standard workAnalyzing production, quality, labor, maintenance, and equipment data to identify optimization opportunitiesRunning pilot programs and proof-of-concept projects for emerging manufacturing technologiesDeveloping standardized processes, work instructions, equipment specifications, and documentationActing as a technical resource and coach for manufacturing teams, influencing through expertise and dataRequired Experience/Skills7+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, industrial engineering, or automation experienceHands-on experience evaluating and implementing automation, digital manufacturing, AI-enabled tools, robotics, or smart manufacturing technologiesExperience with a mid- to large-cap manufacturing company, with the ability to bring structured best practices to a leaner, faster-moving environmentExperience supporting capital projects, equipment selection, process validation, and cross-functional implementationStrong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, standard work, and continuous improvement methodologiesProficiency with ERP, MES, CMMS, and manufacturing data/reporting systemsFinancial acumen including capital budgeting, cost modeling, and ROI analysisNice-to-HavesExperience in heavy equipment, industrial manufacturing, engineered products, fabrication, assembly, or complex discrete manufacturingBackground with companies known for advanced manufacturing maturity (e.g., Aceita, MWES) or EV manufacturersWorking knowledge of AI applications in manufacturing: predictive maintenance, quality inspection, anomaly detection, scheduling supportEducationBachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field requiredPay & Benefits Summary$100k - $120k based on skills and experienceFull benefits package offered#J-18808-Ljbffr