Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer

About HighRes We design and build innovative robotic systems and laboratory devices used by pharmaceutical and biotech companies, as well as academic research laboratories. Our work helps scientists accelerate drug discovery, high-throughput genotyping, siRNA screening, next-generation sequencing sample prep, biorepository science, and molecular diagnostics. This is accomplished with highly flexible, expandable, and modular integrated systems, bench‑top devices, and consumables that are easily configured (and reconfigured) to create research environments conducive to achieving breakthrough results.

Why Join The Team? At HighRes you’ll be part of an innovative team, solving real-world problems in automation and life sciences. We thrive on collaboration, provide adaptable career growth, and take responsibility for delivering exceptional service.

If you’re passionate about automation manufacturing and eager to develop your skills, we encourage you to apply! Job Overview The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will primarily focus on driving New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, creating and implementing process improvements, and optimizing manufacturing efficiency. The role involves supporting the technician workforce on the production floor, acting as a cross‑functional resource between operations and engineering teams, and ensuring communication and compliance across all manufacturing facets.

Responsibilities and Duties Champion Device NPI projects from concept to production, ensuring the Manufacturing team is set up for successful ramp‑up. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize new product design for component manufacturability, assembly, and test. Identify, elevate, and mitigate new product rollout risks through manufacturing process control and end‑of‑line testing.

Drive collaborative efforts with the Operations teams to ensure product release meets cross‑functional requirements such as BOM structuring and component procurement strategies. Assess process flow and implement Lean/Six Sigma principles. Curate work instructions and training to increase build efficiency and quality.

Create fixturing/tooling to support scaling production with demand. Assist junior‑level engineers in sustaining and continuous improvement efforts for projects focused on manufacturing and manufacturability. Work with Quality to decrease NCMR and other CAPA‑related issues.

Report on KPI, OKR, and other monthly metrics for management. Support cost reduction initiatives by investigating material costs, manufacturing, and machining processes, and being conscious of lead time and quality impact. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. 8+ years of experience working with electromechanical assemblies.

Experience as a major stakeholder supporting new product launches from concept to production, with life‑science automation a plus. SolidWorks 2023 or similar CAD program knowledge. Expertise in Microsoft Office suite.

Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple projects. Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma.

Electrical knowledge and troubleshooting, including understanding and interpreting schematics. Exposure to GD&T best practices. DFX/DFMA mindset to support ongoing sustaining/CIP and NPI projects.

Experience using ERP/PLM software; Dynamics 365/Bluestar PLM experience is a plus. Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement solutions. Role is onsite full‑time with potential for up to 10% travel locally or internationally. #J-18808-Ljbffr