Sr. Sustaining Engineer

As a Senior Sustaining Engineer you will play a critical role in sustaining and enhancing the production performance of mature products. This position is responsible for driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, supporting product lifecycle management, and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective production. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with a strong technical foundation, leadership capabilities, and a passion for operational excellence.

The Sr. Sustaining Engineer will :

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for existing products.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical tools to reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
• Conduct PFMEA, gap analysis, and value stream mapping to identify and mitigate risks.
• Provide technical support for mature products, including root cause analysis and corrective / preventive actions for non-conformances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and implement process improvements.
• Provide disposition for non-conforming material in a timely manner, providing clear direction.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of products in new manufacturing locations.
• Prepare and release documentation packages including BOMs, routings, drawings, and tooling / fixture requirements.
• Train production staff and evaluate launch outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety regulations and internal procedures.
• Partner with Sales, Quality, and Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability and alignment with customer requirements.
• Interpret customer drawings / specs and provide feedback on design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Mentor engineers and technicians, fostering technical growth and professional development.
• Lead by example with a strong work ethic, accountability, and a team-first mindset.
• High personal accountability and ownership of outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
• Effective communicator with experience working across multi-site teams.
• Comfortable interacting with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a drive for continuous improvement.

The Sr. Sustaining Engineering position requirements :

Proficient in SolidWorks and PDM systems (e.g., ePDM).

The Sr. Sustaining Engineer position additional requirements :

This position requires US export authorization.

Hermetic Seal Corporation, Rosemead, CA, is the world's most focused, responsive, and experienced hermetic seal manufacturer (connectors, headers, feed-thrus), providing qualified commercial and MIL-STD connectors for a wide range of applications, manufactured to the highest industry standards, with consistently high service level, best in class lead time at the highest quality.

AMETEK has the most extensive range of hermetic products available anywhere. The Hermetic Seal Corporation factory is Qualified Products Listed (QPL'd) on the most significant Mil-spec glass-to-metal-sealed connector types in the Aerospace industry. We also manufacture European aerospace-qualified connectors, commercial equivalents to many other less popular Military Connector Specifications, and are proficient in the customization of any of these products to meet special performance requirements.

Compensation

Employee Type : Salaried

Salary Minimum : $85,000

Salary Maximum : $110,000

Incentive : No

Disclaimer : Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values : Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE : AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.