Senior/Lead Manufacturing Engineer in Ormond Beach, Florida at Germfree Laboratories Inc

Job Title: Senior/Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Operations

Reports to: COO

Location: 4 Sunshine Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Work Schedule: M-F in a manufacturing environment

Position Summary

We are seeking a well-rounded Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead process development and production readiness across a growing manufacturing operation, with an initial focus on standing up fabrication capabilities (laser, forming, welding) and integrating them into downstream assembly.

This role is designed to evolve into functional manufacturing engineering leadership across the factory, with a clear path toward Focus Factory or Operations Management with career progression.

Build, integrate, and scale manufacturing processes across fabrication and assembly while establishing the foundation for a high-performing, multi-process operation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stand Up & Integrate Fabrication (Initial Focus)

• Lead launch of expanded fabrication operations
• Ensure seamless integration into assembly workflows
• Establish end-to-end process flow and material movement

2. Own Manufacturing Engineering Across the Floor Functionally

• Ensure consistent standards and best practices across factory
• Develop and standardize processes across:
  • Fabrication
  • Mechanical and electrical equipment assembly
  • Facilities mechanical, electrical, and plumbing build out processes
• Drive routing/BOM accuracy, labor standards, and capacity planning

3. Drive Throughput & Flow

• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks (Factory Physics mindset)
• Improve:
  • Cost of poor quality (rework focus)
  • Lead times
  • WIP levels
  • On-time delivery
• Implement and support practical lean systems (not just theory)

4. Quality & Process Control

• Implement scalable quality systems (APQP mindset):
  • Interface on DFMEA creation to drive process development
  • PFMEA and control plans on new projects
  • Standard work
• Drive root cause problem solving and corrective actions with teams

5. Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

• Work cross-functionally with engineering and customers
• Improve product designs for: Manufacturability, Cost, Assembly efficiency

6. Leadership & Team Development

• Provide functional leadership to MEs, Technicians, and Value Stream teams
• Help build and scale the Manufacturing Engineering function
• Establish accountability and performance expectations – strategic alignment and tactical execution

7. Scale Into Broader Leadership

• This is not intended to be an individual contributor role long term. Transition with performance and progression into:
  • Manufacturing Engineering Manager, or
  • Focus Factory/Operations Manager or Project Management (PMO)
• Own performance metrics with Value Stream team:
  • Throughput
  • Quality
  • Labor productivity
  • Delivery

Required Experience

Must Have:

• BS degree in engineering (mechanical, manufacturing preferred)
• 8–15+ years in manufacturing engineering or operations
• Supervisory or management experience preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Project management experience preferred
• Experience across multiple process types, including:
  • Fabrication - laser, forming, welding (TIG, laser)
  • Assembly (mechanical required, electrical ideal)
• Experience in production environments, not just engineering (aerospace, med device, custom equipment preferred). Experience in ISO/AS/ITAR environments preferred.

Demonstrated Capability In:

• Launching or scaling manufacturing processes
• Driving measurable improvements in: Productivity, Quality, Throughput
• Working across departments (engineering, ops, quality)

Technical:

• Strong understanding of:
  • Process design and flow (PFMEA, control plans, validation)
  • BOM/routing management (shop floor to engineering to supply chain)
  • GD&T and tolerancing
  • Fixture/tooling concepts
• CAD capability (SolidEdge or similar)
• ERP/MES systems (GSS ideal)

Preferred

Experience in high-mix, low-to-mid volume manufacturing

• Fabrication environments (cutting, bending, welding, finishing)
• Experience working with vendors in supply chain ideal
• Assembly cells / production lines
• Lean / Six Sigma training (applied, not theoretical)

Why You’ll Love Germfree

Germfree is committed to employee well‑being, growth, and work‑life balance. We provide a supportive environment, strong benefits, and the tools you need to succeed.

• Insurance & Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Pay & Financial Perks
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee referral bonuses
• Time Off & Leave
  • 80 hours of paid holidays, including year‑end shutdown
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all individuals, and we believe that diversity drives innovation and growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We also maintain a drug-free workplace. Offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.