Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Busch Vacuum Solutions is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for use in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is a direct hire opportunity for a dynamic individual who is passionate about driving engineering excellence and innovation.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for managing and leading projects from inception to successful completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires outstanding organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

You will lead key initiatives such as new product implementation, development of new assembly lines, automation projects, and integration of new equipment. Additional responsibilities include process design, workflow optimization, time standards analysis, and cost justification. You will also contribute to strategic process research and play a critical role in evaluating and recommending future investments.

If you're a highly motivated engineering professional looking to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team, apply today to discover why Busch Vacuum Solutions is a great place to work!

Job Responsibilities

• Manages and leads projects and initiatives
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure project requirements are understood and met.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, providing direction and motivation.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members.
• Conduct regular team meetings to track progress and address any issues.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and successes to stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their needs are met throughout the project life cycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate project progress, issues, and successes to stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their needs are met throughout the project life cycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate project progress, issues, and successes to stakeholders.
• Helps develop plans for new processes, equipment, and technology acquisition and implementation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Helps in the development and guides the manufacturing engineers
• Prepares process cost estimates for fabrication and assembly of parts and complete assemblies.
• Oversees Manufacturing, Assembly, and Post-Assembly Process selection and implementation.
• Counsels on machine tool selection and specification, including full management of investments from concept to ROI to approval to launch.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, Kanban, Kaizen, Problem Solving, and TPM.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or Engineering Technology: Required
• Minimum of 5 years of proven project management experience in a related industry: Required
• Experience in assembly and process engineering design and implementation: Required
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing methodology: Required
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills: Required
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities: Preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills: Preferred
• CAD proficiency: Preferred
• Experience with Siemens NX, SAP/ERP systems, industrial robotics, and control systems (I/O, PLCs): Preferred
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and methodologies: Preferred
• Valid Drivers’ License (must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch insurance standards): Required

Personal Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and professionalism
• Detail-oriented and safety-conscious
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain a clean workspace
• Dependable, trustworthy, and team-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• German or French language skills: Preferred

Job Requirements

• Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
  • Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE
• Must be able and willing to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional overnight stays

Physical Requirements

• Constant reaching outward, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 10lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 25lbs
• Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 50lbs
• All applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazards, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Benefits & Opportunities

Busch Vacuum Solutions offers an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more! 

Opportunity for growth and advancement via on-the-job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company.  Busch values promoting from within!

Work Environment

Moderately controlled manufacturing environment, moderate noise levels, fumes, and airborne particles, while working near moving mechanical parts.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Why work for Busch Vacuum Solutions?

As diverse and boundless as the world of vacuum is, so are the jobs and tasks at Busch. We welcome all talents, regardless of education, age, gender, or nationality; worldwide.