Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Role Overview

This role is responsible for leading the introduction and ramp-up of new contract manufacturing (CM) sites and production capabilities in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role focuses on managing the manufacturing readiness process with external partners—defining production requirements, validating process capability, and ensuring successful transition from prototype to full production. The engineer will collaborate closely with CM engineering teams to develop and implement robust manufacturing processes, oversee equipment and tooling readiness, and drive issue resolution during pilot and early builds.

Strong industrial engineering experience is required to assess process efficiency, optimize workflow in partnership with CMs, and ensure alignment with quality, cost, and schedule objectives. This position plays a key role in bridging design and manufacturing functions to ensure new products are effectively industrialized and launched through global contract manufacturing partners.

• Responsible for introduction, development, and establishment of new contract manufacturing locations and new production capability.
• Strategically execute NPI (new product introduction) tasks related to the design and launch of new manufacturing production capabilities.
• Take ownership of the relationship and direction with CMs, providing necessary inputs and monitoring/driving progress to achieve project deliverable timelines.
• Coordinate prototype manufacturing activities including prototyping, purchasing/logistics, schedule, budget, etc.
• Create and maintain AME deliverables related to new production such as PFD, PFMEA, QCP, manufacturing BOMs, etc.
• Participate in design reviews and DFA/DFM reviews to influence design regarding manufacturability.
• Serve as liaison between contract manufacturer (CM), engineering, and procurement when developing component packaging requirements.
• Develop and track manufacturing KPIs in support of company goals/initiatives.
• Support company initiatives including, but not limited to, cost reduction and quality targets.
• Other tasks as necessary at the discretion of AME Project Manager or AME Management.

25‑90% travel expected depending on stage of production maturity; may include international travel.

• Broad and deep experience within industrial engineering and manufacturing in an OEM and/or Tier I supplier community.
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role.
• Experience driving automation solutions for metal fabrication and component integration solutions.
• Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with high volume, low‑mix production.
• Experience in a manufacturing NPI role preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing metrics such as OEE and yield and experience establishing and tracking KPIs.
• Knowledge of quality methods and requirements including APQP or stage‑gate release processes, ISO
  9001, TS16949, and global OEM development systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent education.
• Ability to travel to CM locations with little advanced notice.

At Fluence, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

To join our team, you’ll need to be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship. Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.