Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist will lead and oversee multiple complex projects focused on optimizing material flow, material storage, and advanced manufacturing processes across multi-site operations. This role serves as a technical authority responsible for designing and implementing intelligent material flow systems, leading new product introduction programs, supporting product transfers, and driving process improvements and capital projects to support growth and operational excellence.

The specialist will interact directly with Design Engineering, Program Managers, Logistics, Purchasing, and Operations Teams to coordinate and execute manufacturing milestones and deliverables while ensuring the right materials are delivered to the right place, at the right time, with minimal waste. This position requires deep technical expertise in advanced manufacturing engineering principles, lean methodologies, and digital manufacturing technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing Engineering & Technical Leadership

* Work closely with Line of Business Leaders to ensure manufacturing plans are aligned to Product Roadmaps and long-term strategic growth objectives.

* Lead, develop, and implement comprehensive manufacturing plans for assigned new products according to the NPDI program, applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.

* Lead and provide direct support for plant-to-plant product transfers and new product development programs, ensuring technical feasibility assessments and manufacturing readiness reviews are completed at each program gate.

* Identify, justify, pilot, and commission Advanced Manufacturing technologies, processes, equipment, and practices, including capital projects that support Growth, NPDI, Product Transfers, Technical Capacity, and Footprint.

* Responsible for the execution of Manufacturing Readiness Checklists and deliverables of the NPDI Process, including process capability studies and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).

* Leader for Manufacturing Prototype builds along with the local operations team to achieve 2-week lead time, applying rapid prototyping methodologies and iterative build strategies.

* Implement best manufacturing practices for existing processes and provide multi-site advanced manufacturing engineering support, including process standardization and technical documentation.

* Assist with business-critical capital projects including facility planning, layout optimization using simulation tools, and detailed cost justification with ROI analysis.

* Apply time and motion studies, ergonomic assessments, and workstation design principles to optimize operator efficiency and safety.

* Develop and maintain technical engineering standards, work instructions, and process control plans to ensure consistency across manufacturing sites.

* Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes for manufacturing-related issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, A3, and Fishbone analysis.

Material Flow & Storage Optimization

* Analyze, design, and implement optimized material flow strategies using simulation modeling and digital twin technologies to ensure end-to-end synchronization across suppliers, internal operations, and warehouse environments.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Logistics, Engineering, and Purchasing to align material flow systems with business goals and production scheduling requirements.

* Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in current material flow processes and propose data-driven, quantified solutions with measurable impact on throughput and cost reduction.

* Partner closely with the warehousing team to evaluate space utilization using slotting optimization techniques, streamline storage strategies, and implement best practices that support lean manufacturing principles.

* Support implementation of automated material handling systems (AMHS), including Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), conveyor systems, and robotic pick-and-place solutions, as well as digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives focused on connected and intelligent material handling.

* Continuously monitor and analyze KPIs related to materials movement such as throughput, cycle time, delivery performance, and inventory accuracy, using real-time data dashboards and analytics platforms.

* Design and implement supermarket pull systems and kanban replenishment strategies to synchronize material flow with production demand.

* Develop standardized workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure materials move efficiently from receiving to point-of-use.

* Apply warehouse management system (WMS) capabilities to improve inventory visibility, traceability, and accuracy across the facility.

* Ensure compliance with safety, ergonomic, and environmental standards in all flow system designs, incorporating ergonomic risk assessments and material handling equipment specifications.

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