Job title: Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: USD $140,000.00
Job published: 2025-04-03
Job ID: 40205
Contact name: Mark Ainscough
Phone number: +447867123907
Contact email: mark.ainscough@kensingtonconsulting.co.uk

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer, Manufacturing
Location: Tampa, FL
Salary: $140k

 

Position Summary
The Principal Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for the success of the manufacturing processes performed. The successful candidate will be tasked with creating and maintaining the manufacturing processes for components, subassemblies, and top-level assemblies while ensuring all design and quality requirements are met. This position will also serve as the liaison between Manufacturing Engineering and Operations.

 

Principal Activities

  • Define, maintain, and control the technical standards for use by Manufacturing Engineers.

  • Define process control requirements and lead PFMEA activities.

  • Foster the growth of constructive relationships across all departments of the organization and other locations globally.

  • Mentor and develop the technical abilities of fellow employees.

  • Evaluate complex manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, while consulting with suppliers and soliciting feedback from the shop floor workforce.

  • Participate in the evaluation, procurement, and start-up of new capital equipment, focusing on modern technologies.

  • Lead troubleshooting efforts both on and off the shop floor in RCCM activities.

  • Serve as the prime contact for high-level Manufacturing Engineering projects.

  • Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and/or participating in professional associations.

  • Take on leadership roles in operational system activities when requested.

  • Obtain and maintain necessary government clearance as required.

  • Travel as needed, with an anticipated frequency of less than 10% of working time.

  • Provide manufacturing and manufacturability input for production planning, design, or repair.

  • Update the ERP system with proper process routing and other manufacturing support information.

  • Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects that support Lean Manufacturing principles 

  • Collaborate with vendors to arrange for the purchase of equipment, materials, or parts to necessary specifications/quality standards and evaluate products accordingly.

  • Design the layout of equipment and workspaces to maximize efficiency.

 

Requirements

  • US Citizenship is required due to Navy Nuclear Propulsion Information requirements.

 

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial) with 7-10 years of experience.

  • 10+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in an aerospace or high-precision manufacturing environment with high mix/low to mid-volume product rates.

 

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans

  • PTO and family leave

  • 401(K)

  • Work-life balance

  • Career development opportunities

  • Additional benefits and perks