Drive Innovation on the Factory Floor as a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer 

Location: Danville, KY | Payrate: $42 - $44/hour 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the industrial automation industry to identify a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer who can elevate manufacturing performance, solve complex supply chain challenges, and lead high-impact engineering initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who combines technical depth with leadership capability to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and productivity. 

Role Overview 

As a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing manufacturing operations and advancing automation strategies. You’ll collaborate across engineering, operations, and customer teams to solve complex problems, improve processes, and ensure products meet rigorous specifications. Your work will directly influence operational excellence and business growth. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the development and optimization of fabrication and assembly processes  

• Drive capital equipment acquisition and support automation and digital factory initiatives  

• Identify, plan, and execute strategic manufacturing and productivity improvement projects  

• Interpret and apply product specifications to ensure manufacturing accuracy and compliance  

• Review quality output, identify gaps, and coach teams on continuous improvement  

• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to align priorities and deliver results  

• Oversee project planning, execution, and resource allocation in a dynamic environment  

• Support factory optimization and organic growth through productivity-focused initiatives  

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions to manufacturing challenges  

• Manage competing priorities while ensuring on-time and high-quality project delivery  

• Travel up to 20% as needed to support projects and collaboration  

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering  

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial, advanced, or manufacturing engineering  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing standards, specifications, and best practices  

• Experience with automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 initiatives  

• Proficiency with computer systems and engineering tools  

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and focus on critical details  

• Experience applying engineering techniques to optimize manufacturing processes  

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative  

• Background in lean manufacturing, process mapping, or value stream mapping  

• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification  

• Proven leadership skills with experience coaching teams and driving results  

Apply Today 

If you’re ready to lead impactful engineering initiatives and shape the future of manufacturing, apply now to be considered for this Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer opportunity with PDS Tech Commercial. 

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.