Job Title:
Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering
Job Description:
The Role: Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering (NPI)
As a NPI Manufacturing/Assembly Engineer, you will support and lead New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives within the Advanced Purity Solutions (APS) Division. This role is responsible for successfully transitioning new products and processes from engineering development into high-volume manufacturing through robust process development, validation, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. You will contribute to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and scalable manufacturing solutions while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop manufacturing process flows including planning, process development, validation strategies, product awareness, quality systems, and automation techniques.
- Partner with R&D, Product Management, Operations, Engineering, and Project Management teams to define product success criteria and ensure successful product launches.
- Lead new product and process transfers from engineering development through pilot production and high-volume manufacturing.
- Develop and execute Validation and Qualification (V&Q) protocols for new products, processes, and product transfers.
- Develop work instructions, SOPs, manufacturing process documentation, process records, and production controls to support manufacturing readiness.
- Lead manufacturing readiness assessments and identify gaps to ensure successful scale-up and achievement of IRD/manufacturing targets.
- Conduct PFMEAs, design reviews, manufacturing assessments, design freeze reviews, and risk mitigation activities to support robust product introductions.
- Design, source, and implement custom fixtures, jigs, assembly tools, and manufacturing solutions to improve productivity and quality.
- Support qualification builds, customer samples, and pilot production activities using standard manufacturing systems and work orders.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis methodologies to improve yield, capacity, cycle time, and process stability.
- Participate in product, tooling, mold, and process design reviews while providing manufacturing-focused feedback and recommendations.
- Analyze manufacturing performance and identify product and process improvement opportunities to optimize quality, cost, and efficiency.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges related to products, tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in key manufacturing processes such as injection molding, ultrasonic welding, CNC machining, inspection systems, laser marking, data collection, and reporting systems.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, FAIR requirements, and critical dimensions to ensure product manufacturability and process capability.
- Communicate effectively with multicultural and cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion on schedule and within objectives.
What We Seek:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5+ years of engineering or manufacturing experience, preferably within the semiconductor, high-tech, medical device, or plastics industries.
- Strong knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, validation, and high-volume manufacturing processes.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab and data-driven decision-making methodologies.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Experience with PFMEA, process validation, manufacturing assessments, and production readiness activities.
- Knowledge of injection molding products, assembly processes, tooling, and manufacturing process development is preferred.
- Ability to review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and product requirements.
- Experience using engineering simulation analysis tools such as FEA, CFD, and Moldflow software is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Outstanding Candidates Will Have:
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional teamwork skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated and proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Hands-on engineering mindset with willingness to work closely with manufacturing operations.
- Ability to become a technical subject matter expert across multiple manufacturing technologies.
- Flexibility to travel internationally to support business, manufacturing, supplier, and customer needs.
