Senior Manufacturing Engineer
The United Green · Birmingham, AL
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $120k–$140k
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at The United Green (industrial) in Birmingham, AL. Reaching, including overhead, during machine support and setup reviews.
- Tools it names
- GD&T, DOE, CNC, Machining, Tooling, CATIA / NX
- Base pay
- $120k–$140k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Alabama: typical posted base $85k–$140k. This one lists $120k–$140k.
Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 68 manufacturing engineer openings in Alabama, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Alabama plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 67 other live manufacturing postings in Alabama.
- Base pay
- About 20% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $85k–$131k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 63%
- Root cause 49%
- Automation 31%
- Lean 31%
- ✓ GD&T 31%
- FMEA 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at The United Green
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from The United GreenAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Proven experience programming 5-axis CNC machining centers
Strong proficiency in Siemens NX (multi-axis, surfacing, complex toolpaths)
Experience supporting Siemens and/or Heidenhain CNC controls
Background in aerospace, defense, or other high-complexity machining environments
Strong understanding of GD&T, fixturing strategy, and material behavior
Comfortable working hands-on with machines, setups, and operators
Experience leading or owning programs, including project / program management
Ability to engage directly with internal stakeholders and external customers when required
U.S. Person eligible to work on ITAR-regulated programs
$120,000–$140,000 base salary , depending on experience
Brand-new, climate-controlled facility with modern 5-axis equipment
Direct access to leadership—engineering has a real voice
Work on high-visibility, mission-critical aerospace & defense programs
Long-term growth with a company scaling thoughtfully and correctly
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer – 5-Axis Machining
Siemens NX | Siemens One & Heidenhain TNC 7
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
? Birmingham, AL
? Full-Time | Salaried | On-Site
? $120,000–$140,000 base salary (DOE)
Engineer How the Hardest Parts Get Made
We are an engineering-driven precision manufacturing organization supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs. Our work centers on complex 5-axis machining—tight tolerances, difficult materials, and NPI-heavy programs—executed on world-class equipment.
This is not a desk-only CAM role .
This role is for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who wants full ownership of how parts are made—from CAD model through validated production—while working directly on the shop floor during setups, prove-outs, and first-run builds.
If you thrive where engineering decisions directly impact quality, cycle time, and execution, this role is built for you.
What You’ll Do
Program complex 5-axis CNC components using Siemens NX
Develop, optimize, and validate advanced multi-axis toolpaths for high-complexity parts
Support and troubleshoot machines running Siemens One and Heidenhain TNC 7 controls
Lead programming and process development for NPI, first-article builds, and complex production work
Own machining processes from model to metal
Collaborate closely with machinists, quality, and engineering during setups and prove-outs
Optimize cycle time, tool life, workholding strategy, and overall process stability
Create and maintain production-ready programs, setup documentation, and engineering standards
Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor
Identify process risks early and drive corrective actions before production impact
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Frequent standing and walking on the shop floor
Regular sitting while programming and reviewing models
Reaching, including overhead, during machine support and setup reviews
Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs (tooling, fixtures, components)
Work around large CNC equipment, moving machinery, and overhead cranes
Adherence to all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and safe-work practices
Maintain a strong safety-first mindset
Follow all company and regulatory safety procedures
Proactively identify and communicate potential safety or process risks
Lead by example during setups, prove-outs, and troubleshooting activities