Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader - Assembly & Test

Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader
- Assembly & Test

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Location and Compensation

· Buffalo, NY
* Be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP).

· Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013

· Salary Range: [insert from Req] Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Your role

The Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader – Assembly & Test will lead a team of manufacturing engineers to establish and optimize production capabilities at Product Company Genesee (manufacturing site). This role is critical in overseeing the successful transfer of assembly & test operations from an existing product company, while driving the ramp-up of production over the next 12 months. The purpose of this position is to ensure the seamless integration of equipment, processes, and personnel, delivering operational excellence, efficiency, and quality in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10 manufacturing engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of equipment and process transfers from an existing company site to PC Genesee.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, quality, supply chain) to ensure a smooth ramp-up of production capacity over the next 12 months.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies for assembly & test operations to meet production targets, quality standards, and timelines.
• Establish and manage a machine maintenance program to ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and longevity in a high-precision environment (Maintenance Team Lead and 6 technicians)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing lean manufacturing principles and advanced engineering techniques to optimize processes.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production output, equipment efficiency, and defect rates.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout the site’s operations.
• Travel (not mandatory) may be necessary (up to 10% in the first 6-9 months) to the existing site to oversee equipment/process transfer, troubleshoot issues, and train staff, transitioning to minimal travel once the site is fully operational.

To succeed, you will need

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• HS Degree required;
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; is a preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 1-3 years in a leadership role overseeing engineering teams.
• Proven expertise in assembly & test operations.
• Experience with greenfield site startups or large-scale process/equipment transfers is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt certification preferred), and process optimization methodologies.
• Excellent project management skills,…