
PURPOSE
The purpose of a Lead Manufacturing Engineer is to design, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes within the organization. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency, quality, and safety of production processes. A process engineer will oversee the entire lifecycle of manufacturing processes, from design and implementation to optimization and troubleshooting. This role is pivotal in ensuring the organization's competitiveness, efficiency, and adherence to quality and safety standards. A Lead Process Engineer will provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and guidance to Manufacturing engineers by fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.
Technical Leadership:
Process Optimization:
Project Management:
Communication:
Innovation and Best Practices:
Collaboration:
Quality Assurance:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Compensation & Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $74,666–$109,333 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
SMC offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings; paid time off and paid holidays; life and disability insurance; and other employee benefits and programs.
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SMC Corporation is a global leader in automation technology and a trusted partner for innovation across industries. With proven engineering excellence and customer-focused solutions, we design and manufacture advanced pneumatic, control, and process components that power the systems that move, build, heal, and connect the world.
SMC automation often works behind the scenes but always at the core—enabling smarter, safer, and more efficient operations. From high-speed manufacturing lines to life-saving medical devices, our technologies drive innovation and reliability across diverse global industries.
Headquartered in Noblesville, Indiana, SMC Corporation of America is the North American subsidiary of SMC Corporation—a global organization with over 20,000 employees, five technical centers, 30+ manufacturing facilities, 500+ sales offices, and technical support in more than 80 countries. Our scale ensures local service with global consistency, enabling us to support customers wherever they operate.
This global network is strengthened by technical centers that fuel innovation and enable close collaboration with customers to deliver tailored automation solutions—supported by a comprehensive portfolio that includes actuators, valves, air preparation equipment, vacuum systems, electric motion, fluid control, and industrial instrumentation. With a focus on continuous improvement, SMC brings new products to market that boost efficiency, reduce energy use, and enhance machine performance.
Our commitment extends beyond components—we provide application expertise, digital engineering tools, and supply chain reliability to help customers stay competitive in fast-changing markets. From automotive to life sciences, food & packaging to electronics, our solutions help solve complex automation challenges and deliver measurable results.
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