Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing methods, process flows, and operation sequences for components and final assemblies.
• Partner with Design Engineering to ensure new products are manufacturable, scalable, and customer-centric.
• Lead manufacturing engineering projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and program deliverables.
• Support and integrate automation solutions including PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.
• Resolve complex manufacturing and quality issues using root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Specify and justify the procurement of new equipment to enable production capacity.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OEE and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated or technology-driven environment.
• Demonstrated project management experience with accountability for timelines and budgets.
• Proven ability to resolve manufacturing and quality challenges using structured problem-solving methods.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation technologies such as PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Pro-E/Creo, or similar).
• Background in Lean or Six Sigma continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in the Utilities & Energy sector or other safety-critical industries.

Benefits

• Competitive financial, social, health, and wellbeing programs.
• 401k matching and employee stock purchase program.
• Paid vacation and generous, flexible paid time off.

About the Company

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow through intelligent infrastructure solutions.