Manufacturing Engineering Lead - Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Listed on 2025-12-02
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Overview
Manufacturing Engineering Lead - Advanced Manufacturing Projects
About Re:
Build Manufacturing – New Kensington
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Build Manufacturing New Kensington is part of the Re:
Build family of companies, located in New Kensington, PA. Capabilities in a wide variety of industries and materials allow our unique value proposition to bring exciting and advanced programs back to American Manufacturing.
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Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. We deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.
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Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products.
Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manufacturing Engineer Lead to drive the execution of advanced manufacturing projects from concept to production. The ideal candidate is an expert in process engineering, lean manufacturing, and automation, with experience working in high-mix, low-volume production environments. They will be responsible for technical leadership, project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end manufacturing engineering activities from concept to production, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Develop, optimize, and scale production processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with design, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to transition products from concept to production.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies to drive efficiency.
- Act as the technical liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve manufacturing challenges.
- Support the development of work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training programs for production teams.
- Be responsible for capital equipment selection, commissioning, and maintenance to support advanced manufacturing processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field with equivalent experience accepted. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, or automotive industries.
- Experienced in process development, automation, and new product introduction (NPI).
- Solid understanding of various manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, additive manufacturing, robotics, sheet metal fabrication, and digital manufacturing tools.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or PMP, preferred
- Experience with CAD/CAM software, ERP/MRP systems, and data-driven decision-making tools.
- Experience in AS9100, ISO 13485, or IATF 16949 environments, preferred
- Knowledge of PLC programming, industrial automation, and IoT technologies, preferred
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