Manufacturing Engineer

Process Development & NPI:

Lead the transition of new products from design through pilot builds into full-scale production, developing, implementing, and validating manufacturing processes for both new and existing products. Documentation & Standards:

Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including Manufacturing BOMs, routings, work instructions, test procedures, process flow diagrams, PFMEA, cycle time standards, equipment, fixtures, jigs, and tools. Design & Optimization:

Partner with Product Engineering to drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost optimization. Quality & Root Cause Analysis:

Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.) and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. Continuous Improvement:

Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste, improve throughput, increase First Pass Yield (FPY), and lower Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ). Cross-Functional Leadership:

Lead cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to support product lifecycle improvements and cost reduction. Engineering & Production Support:

Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), process validation, production readiness, and manufacturing cost estimates for quotations. Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support to production, resolving technical issues and improving process capability and equipment effectiveness. Stakeholder Representation:

Act as the primary Manufacturing Engineering representative in technical meetings, customer discussions, and production readiness reviews. Support customer quotations, technical inquiries, and internal, customer, or third-party quality audits. Travel:

Occasionally travel to customer or supplier locations as required. Qualifications

Education:

Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience:

5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. Proven experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and process development. Technical Knowledge:

Strong background in DFM, DFA, GD&T, D/P-FMEA, process validation, and Root Cause Analysis. Familiarity with hardware testing and validation methodologies is an asset. Systems & Tools:

Proficient with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), and ERP systems. Hands-on experience with BOM structures, routings, and ECO processes. Tooling Design:

Experience designing manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and production aids. Core Competencies:

Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills without direct authority. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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