NPD Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Establish robust, production-ready manufacturing processes for new products and support the transition to sustaining production.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (New Product Development)
Builds
Production-ready processes, work instructions, and documentation for new product builds
Domain
Manufacturing Engineering / Industrialization
Required skills
Manufacturing process development, PFMEA, process capability analysis, production readiness planning, cross-functional coordination, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, work instruction creation, equipment validation, supplier coordination
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense/medical/automotive manufacturing experience, SolidWorks, tooling/fixture coordination, automation/vision system identification
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Develop manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and process routings; Create and maintain manufacturing work orders, procedures, and special work instructions; Partner with design engineers to review products and identify manufacturability risks; Support APDP phases including CET, DVT, and qualification; Own production readiness planning and facilitate reviews; Apply PFMEA and process capability analysis to reduce risk; Coordinate with suppliers on tooling, fixtures, and equipment; Support capital equipment definition, installation, and validation; Identify opportunities for automation and manufacturing technology improvements; Provide hands-on support to technicians and resolve manufacturing issues.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC