The Staff Manufacturing Engineer provides advanced technical leadership across manufacturing engineering, operations, and the broader technical organization. This role is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional expertise in one or more manufacturing disciplines and who consistently influence technical direction at an enterprise level. The Staff Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in elevating organizational capability by mentoring others, defining best practices, and driving innovation in manufacturing processes, equipment, and technologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Provide senior-level technical leadership to Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Production, Quality, and supporting functions.
- Act as a recognized subject matter expert in a specialized manufacturing or process engineering discipline, offering guidance, analysis, and solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Serve as a go-to technical authority for critical manufacturing issues, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic projects.
- Develop and deliver internal training, mentoring, and technical guidance to strengthen manufacturing competency and succession across the organization.
- Evaluate, specify, recommend, and lead the acquisition and implementation of manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, and process technologies to enhance safety, quality, cost, delivery, and global competitiveness.
- Partner closely with Sales, Program Management, Design Engineering, and customers as a senior technical interface during development, launch, and production phases.
- Lead or contribute to enterprise-wide manufacturing initiatives, special projects, and advanced problem-solving efforts as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Deep expertise in a specialized area of manufacturing engineering (e.g., advanced manufacturing processes, automation, tooling design, lean manufacturing, materials processing, or industrialization).
- Recognized technical authority by peers and leadership; external recognition within the industry strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor technical professionals.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proven success in fast-paced manufacturing environments with evolving technical and business demands.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Proficient in standard engineering tools, manufacturing systems, and computer-based software applications relevant to the role.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline (minimum).
- Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering or related technical roles demonstrating increasing responsibility and influence.
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What We Do
Ezurio, the new name for Laird Connectivity, is an industry-leading manufacturer of Wireless Modules, SOMs, and Internal Antennas. Ezurio turns design possibility into reality with a comprehensive range of RF modules, system-on-modules, single board computers, internal antennas, IoT devices, and custom solutions. With decades of engineering expertise, Ezurio provides solutions that reduce development costs and time to market. Our global reach and unmatched support are backed by a resilient global supply chain that gives our customers the stability to overcome every design challenge with confidence. Turn design possibility into reality with Ezurio, your connectivity expert.
