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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Level II) Job Description This role leads the manufacturing lifecycle of products from prototype through pilot and full production, ensuring robust processes, high quality, and efficient transitions. The Manufacturing Engineer applies structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize manufacturing performance, support new product introduction, and drive corrective actions across internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities Take full manufacturing responsibility for assigned products, leading them through prototype, pilot, and production builds. Oversee the implementation of customer documentation changes and internal change orders to ensure accurate and up-to-date manufacturing instructions. Report on the status of new product launch (NPL) activities, including progress, risks, and issues impacting manufacturing readiness.
Use statistical tools to analyze process data and lead quality improvement initiatives within the customer team. Drive internal and external corrective action plans, ensuring timely resolution of issues and prevention of recurrence. Actively participate in new customer development and new business development activities by providing manufacturing input and support. Analyze line return information to identify trends, understand root causes, and drive corrective actions on manufacturing process issues.
Perform product-level testing and validation activities as required to support manufacturing and quality objectives. Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and collaborate with Test Engineering on Design for Testability (DFT) to ensure products are optimized for production and testing. Assist in developing project proposals and associated cost estimates, providing manufacturing process and cost input.
Execute a product’s transitional manufacturing requirements and process approaches, ensuring smooth transfer from development to full-scale production. Develop in-depth knowledge of customers’ products as required to support transitional activities and ongoing manufacturing support. Document and resolve moderately complex cross-departmental and cross-functional issues using structured problem-solving tools.
Prepare and maintain clear work instructions and process documentation to support consistent and compliant manufacturing operations. Communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers to provide updates, clarify requirements, and address manufacturing-related concerns. Support and promote continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and Six Sigma projects, to enhance efficiency and quality.
Manage multiple tasks and priorities, taking on additional responsibilities as required to support production and business needs. Essential Skills Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer in a production setting. Manufacturing engineering experience, including ownership of manufacturing processes from prototype to production. Process engineering and manufacturing process development experience.
Demonstrated ability to solve and document moderately complex cross-departmental issues using structured problem-solving tools. Engineering-level understanding of electronic components, circuits, and systems or mechanical components and systems, depending on education and experience. Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, including lean manufacturing and Six Sigma. Experience in process improvement and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Project management experience related to manufacturing and new product introduction. Experience with assembly processes and development of work instructions. Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external customers. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups. Effective multitasking skills with the ability to take on additional responsi