Manufacturing Engineer

• End-to-end equipment installation, startup, and commissioning in a manufacturing environment
• Cross-functional project management — coordinating engineering, operations, facilities, and vendors from concept through handoff
• Data-driven troubleshooting and root cause analysis using SPC and statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab

• End-to-end equipment installation, startup, and commissioning in a manufacturing environment
• Cross-functional project management — coordinating engineering, operations, facilities, and vendors from concept through handoff
• Data-driven troubleshooting and root cause analysis using SPC and statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm; occasional overtime required during installation and startup phases

• Own equipment integration projects from initial concept through installation, debug, commissioning, and qualification handoff
• Coordinate across manufacturing, process engineering, facilities, quality, EHS, automation, and supply chain teams
• Define integration scope, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements
• Manage vendor relationships through equipment design, FAT/SAT, installation, and acceptance
• Oversee equipment setup, startup, testing, debugging, and performance optimization
• Drive issue resolution during installation using structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Prepare and maintain project documentation — specs, SOPs, change controls, work instructions, risk assessments, and turnover packages
• Track project progress, risks, budgets, and schedules with regular stakeholder updates
• Support training of operations and maintenance personnel on newly integrated equipment
• Lead continuous improvement efforts targeting equipment reliability, uptime, and throughput

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field
• Several years of hands‑on experience in equipment integration, manufacturing engineering, or capital project execution
• Proven ability to lead equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities
• Strong project management and cross‑functional coordination skills
• Proficiency with CAD and statistical analysis tools — JMP, Minitab, or equivalent

• Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement training
• Knowledge of FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, or PQ validation methodologies
• Experience with CMMS, ERP, or engineering documentation systemsPMP or equivalent project management certification
• Background in optical fiber, advanced manufacturing, or other regulated high‑tech industries

• Fully onsite role in an active manufacturing environment
• Off‑hours or weekend support may be needed during critical installation or startup phases
• No international travel required