Senior Engineer, Product Design Engineering

Job Description Senior Design EngineerCompany Overview:For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF 6 gas solutions.Your Activities: Provide senior-level technical support to daily manufacturing operations, addressing complex process issues and implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions.Lead process performance monitoring, identifying systemic issues, optimising workflow, and driving improvements in quality, throughput, cost, and repeatability.Champion process stability and capability through advanced analysis and continuous improvement techniques.Lead the design, specification, validation, and lifecycle management of tooling, jigs, and fixtures, ensuring scalability, ergonomics, and robust performance.Oversee supplier engagement for tooling manufacture and qualification, ensuring readiness for operational deployment.Develop, validate, and optimise manufacturing methods using PFMEA, control plans, process capability studies, and statistical analysis.Provide senior influence on Design-for-Manufacture (DFM) activities in collaboration with engineering teams.Ensure the creation, governance, and continuous improvement of high-quality work instructions and process documentation.Own and optimise ERP manufacturing master data including routings and BOMs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with operational capabilities.Work closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering to maintain rigorous configuration control across the production lifecycle.8D), and continuous improvement projects.Collaborate with R&D on new process development, prototype build support, and the industrial readiness of novel manufacturing techniques.Essential Experience: Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent engineering experience.Demonstrated capability in designing and commissioning tooling, jigs, and fixtures.Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.Desirable:Experience working with D365 Finance and Operations (Microsoft ERP system).Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO9001 and AS9100.Experience of working with and processing optical fibres including splicing and joining.xkybehq Background in automation technology selection or deployment.Senior Design Engineer