Senior Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Engineering SME - CRO/MRO

Job description

The Senior Subject Matter Expert (Sr. SME) – Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Engineer is a technical leader responsible for driving advanced manufacturing capabilities across Barnes Aerospace operations. This role provides expert guidance on automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, and process optimization to support new product introduction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across global sites. The Sr. SME partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while complying with aerospace standards and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: - Serve as a recognized technical authority in advanced manufacturing, automation, and repair technologies. - Establish standard manufacturing practices and technical roadmaps aligned with Barnes Aerospace engineering and operational goals. - Support capital planning, equipment selection, and implementation of automation and digital manufacturing solutions. - Work across global manufacturing sites to deploy best practices and ensure consistency. - Provide technical mentorship to manufa...