Senior Manufacturing Engineer

As a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Operations Engineer with a strong focus on New Product and Part Development, your role involves driving manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and scalability of new products from concept through production launch. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth integration of new parts into production while maintaining a strong focus on quality, timing, and cost. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with R&D, Product Design, and Supply Chain teams to embed Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles early in the product lifecycle. - Lead manufacturing readiness reviews and process capability studies for new parts and products. - Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures for new components and assemblies. - Own process development plans including process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions. - Interface with suppliers to support the development, qualification, and industrialization of externally manufactured components. Launch & Scale-Up: - Support pilot builds, prototypes, and low-rate initial production to validate manufacturing feasibility. - Coordinate with production teams for a smooth transition of new parts/products into full-scale manufacturing. - Monitor process KPIs during ramp-up and initiate continuous improvement actions. Cross-functional Collaboration & Technical Leadership: - Act as the technical liaison between engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations for all NPI and part development activities. - Participate in design reviews, change management processes, and mentor junior engineers. - Support knowledge transfer across engineering and production teams. Quality, Compliance & Documentation: - Ensure new parts and processes meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. - Create and maintain necessary documentation including process validation reports, FAI, and PPAP/FAIR packages. - Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues. Required Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering field. Master's degree is a plus. - Experience: 5-15 years in a manufacturing engineering role with a focus on new product development. - Technical Skills: Knowledge of DFM/DFA, process validation, GD&T, statistical analysis tools, CAD software, manufacturing methods, quality tools, ERP/MES systems. Preferred Qualifications & Certifications: - Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt - PMP or experience with structured project management - Experience working in APQP or stage-gate product development environments - Exposure to Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing tools,