Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Methode Electronics is a global leader in innovative electronic solutions, serving industries such as automotive, industrial, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence, quality, and continuous innovation, Methode delivers cutting-edge technologies that power today’s most advanced products. Our collaborative culture and focus on professional growth empower employees to make a meaningful impact while building rewarding careers.

Joining Methode means being part of a forward-thinking team that values integrity, creativity, and driving the future of technology.

Summary An Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, managing capital equipment projects, ensuring process capability/validation, and supporting new product introduction (NPI) through tooling, PFMEA, and production readiness activities.

Responsibilities Process & Technology Development Develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and production systems For new product launches.

Create and maintain process documentation (work instructions, SOPs, process flow).Stay abreast of leading manufacturing technologies and equipment.

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Process Validation Own process definition from quoting through full production qualification.

Develop PFMEA, control plans, preventative maintenance schedule and tooling specifications.

Validate new equipment and complete process qualification activities.

Ensure capability of processes before SOP Capital Equipment & Project Management Develop cost justifications for capital equipment purchases in line with required program TAKT times.

Lead capital equipment projects including specification, supplier selection, and qualification.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure equipment meets EHS requirements.

Ensure all launched equipment meets planned capability and operational effectiveness targets

Ensure compliance with standards such as IATF 16949, APQP, etc (where applicable).Cross-Functional & Supplier Collaboration Work with design/system engineering, quality, supply chain, and EHS teams to ensure process readiness.

Collaborate with suppliers on materials availability, tooling, and supply chain.

Communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Engineering (Master’s preferred).Minimum of 5 years of experience in power products component design and manufacturing

Demonstrated technical depth in multiple core processes (e.g., stamping, bending, extrusion, molding, CNC machining, plating, welding, or automated assembly).In-depth understanding of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, control plans and statistical process control (SPC).Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to present at all organizational levels.

Fluent in English, Spanish proficiency strongly preferred for interaction with operations.

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in friction welding (or similar metal joining technologies) and large cable assemblies.

Successful track record leading large-scale product industrialization or technology transfer initiatives.

Certification or training in Six Sigma, Shainin, or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Ten years of experience in power products component design and manufacturing.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorship—now or in the future—for this role.

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