Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in supporting both New Product Introduction (NPI) and the end‑to‑end project management of new and existing products within the LS & E Americas Group. This position ensures successful industrialization of new products from concept through full‑scale production, while optimizing processes, improving quality, reducing costs, and ensuring on‑time project delivery. The role involves travel to four manufacturing sites within the U.S.

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product launches from design transfer through production ramp‑up
• Collaborate with R&D and Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Develop, validate, and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment for new products
• Support PFMEA, control plans, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and production trials
• Drive pilot builds, line trials, and production scale‑up while meeting quality, cost, and delivery targets

• Lead and manage cross‑functional projects related to new product launches and process improvements
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, resources, risks, and deliverables
• Track and communicate project progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders
• Ensure projects meet milestones, budgets, and performance objectives
• Coordinate capital projects including equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning

• Research, design, and implement cost‑effective manufacturing processes for new and existing products
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, yield, scrap reduction, and labor efficiency
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Improve equipment reliability, uptime, and changeover efficiency

• Provide daily engineering support to production to maintain performance targets
• Develop standard work instructions and train operators and maintenance teams
• Ensure robust process control and quality systems are maintained

• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through process innovation and material optimization
• Prepare and justify capital appropriation requests (CARs)
• Monitor and report on cost savings and operational improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5 years experience in manufacturing/process engineering or new product introduction
• Strong project management skills (planning, execution, risk management)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint; Project preferred)
• Knowledge of CAD tools (e.g., Solid Works)
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

• Experience leading NPI or product industrialization projects
• Familiarity with stage‑gate or product development lifecycle processes
• Lean manufacturing experience (5S, TPM, Kaizen, VSM)
• Knowledge of process validation, PFMEA, and statistical analysis
• CAPEX project management experience

Salary: $80‑90k