Manufacturing Engineer II

Description

• Independently develop and implement manufacturing processes for moderate-complexity components and assemblies
• Lead NPI projects from concept through full production transition with minimal oversight
• Optimize existing processes to improve cycle time, yield, and cost-effectiveness
• Design and validate manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and work-holding solutions
• Conduct time studies and establish standard work documentation for production operations

• Lead root cause analysis investigations for quality escapes and process failures
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with measurable effectiveness
• Apply statistical methods (DOE, capability studies) to optimize process parameters
• Troubleshoot complex machining issues involving multi-axis operations, tight tolerances, and difficult materials
• Identify and eliminate sources of variation in manufacturing processes

• Create comprehensive work instructions, process maps, and control plans
• Develop and maintain process FMEA documentation
• Establish process validation protocols and acceptance criteria
• Document lessons learned and contribute to knowledge base development

• Develop detailed manufacturing cost estimates for new products and process changes
• Conduct make-vs-buy analysis with supporting financial justification
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through process improvement and design optimization
• Track and report cost savings achieved through engineering initiative

• Collaborate with design engineering to optimize product manufacturability
• Propose alternative materials, processes, or manufacturing approaches to reduce costs
  
  Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies for potential cost or quality benefits
• Balance cost objectives with quality, delivery, and performance requirements

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Manufacturing Engineer I team members
• Review and approve work instructions and process documentation prepared by junior engineers
• Serve as subject matter expert for specific manufacturing processes or technologies
• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions on advanced manufacturing techniques

• Develop and deliver training materials for production personnel on new processes
• Create visual aids, training videos, and quick-reference guides
• Assess training effectiveness and implement improvements

• Manage NPI projects involving 3-5 concurrent work streams with interdependencies
• Develop project plans with clear milestones, resource requirements, and success criteria
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, quality, supply chain, and production
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks
• Report project status to stakeholders with data-driven analysis

• Interface with suppliers on technical process development and problem resolution
• Support customer technical reviews and process qualification activities (with PM coordination)
• Collaborate with quality engineering on inspection methods and acceptance criteria
• Partner with production supervision to implement process improvements

• Participate in internal and external quality audits as process owner
• Lead closure of audit findings related to manufacturing processes
• Ensure processes comply with ISO
  9001, AS9100, and customer‑specific requirements
• Maintain process validation and control documentation per quality system requirements

• Apply SPC techniques to monitor process capability and stability
• Conduct measurement system analysis (GR&R) studies
• Implement poka‑yoke (error‑proofing) solutions
• Develop process control plans with appropriate reaction plans

• Lead Lean Six Sigma projects targeting specific operational metrics
• Facilitate kaizen events and value…