Senior Manufacturing Digitalization Engineer

Company Description SARACA is a global engineering R&D services company serving 25+ Fortune 500 customers across industries including MedTech, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, Semiconductor, Defense, and Farm equipment. The organization is ISO 13485 certified and has extensive experience with all classes of medical devices, covering embedded software, UI/UX, mechanical, systems, and product testing. SARACA’s leadership team brings deep product engineering expertise, supported by 400+ engineers and management consultants who deliver solutions to complex onsite and offsite projects worldwide. The company has unique expertise in IEC 62304, EU MDR, regulatory documentation, and scientific writing for MedTech. SARACA is an equal-opportunity employer that promotes innovation, continuous learning, and a vision of helping customers grow faster and lead their industries.
Role Description The Senior Manufacturing Digitalization Engineer will lead initiatives to digitize and optimize manufacturing processes for global customers, working closely with cross-functional engineering, operations, and quality teams. This contract role is fully remote and involves analyzing existing production workflows, identifying opportunities for digital transformation, and implementing data-driven solutions to improve efficiency, traceability, and quality. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing digital manufacturing strategies, configuring and integrating relevant tools and systems, supporting the deployment of manufacturing execution and monitoring solutions, and documenting best practices and standards. The role will also require collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements, troubleshooting issues in digitalized production environments, and mentoring team members on manufacturing digitalization methodologies and tools.
Qualifications
Strong foundation in manufacturing processes, including experience optimizing production workflows and applying continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency in manufacturing engineering and industrial engineering, with the ability to translate operational needs into digital solutions and system requirements.
Background in mechanical engineering, with practical understanding of product design, assembly, and production constraints.
Exposure to machining processes and related production technologies, including tooling, CNC operations, and process validation.
Experience with manufacturing digitalization tools and concepts (e.g., MES, digital twins, data analytics, IIoT) and integration with ERP or PLM systems.
Demonstrated ability to work remotely on contract assignments, manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively with global, cross-functional teams.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience in regulated or high-precision industries (such as MedTech, aerospace, or automotive) and familiarity with quality and compliance standards is beneficial.

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