Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Role Overview

• Define and develop robust manufacturing processes for new products, new technologies, and process improvements, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Lead process capability development, including PFMEA input, control plans, standard work, and capacity modeling.
• Establish and deploy standardized manufacturing methods, tooling concepts, and best practices across multiple facilities.
• Lead the technical scoping, justification, and selection of new manufacturing equipment, automation, and tooling.
• Develop equipment specifications, layouts, and functional requirements in collaboration with operations, maintenance, and controls.
• Manage equipment projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and handoff to production, including FAT/SAT support.
• Coordinate with OEMs, integrators, and internal stakeholders to ensure equipment meets performance, safety, and reliability expectations.
• Work across multiple manufacturing facilities to identify opportunities for process improvement, capacity expansion, and technology deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, scrap reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to plant-based manufacturing engineers and technicians.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for complex process or equipment-related issues.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation including process flows, equipment specifications, layouts, standard work, and validation plans.
• Ensure proper change management practices are followed for process and equipment changes.
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical decisions effectively to engineering leadership and plant stakeholders.
• Support training and knowledge transfer to operations and maintenance teams during and after project implementation.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–8 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment, with demonstrated involvement in advanced manufacturing processes and capital equipment projects.
• Proven experience defining manufacturing processes and leading equipment implementation from concept through production.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, quality, sourcing, maintenance, and external suppliers.
• Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing environments involving metals, fabricated components, or complex assemblies.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing environment with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving technical decisions, influencing without authority, and delivering results.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement tools, and structured problem-solving.
• Experience with automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technologies is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Working knowledge of 2D/3D CAD and manufacturing layouts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related engineering field.
• Advanced degree or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs