Manufacturing Process Engineer

Manufacturing Process Engineer

The Manufacturing Process Engineer will drive cost-effective manufacturing strategies by analyzing production processes, supply chain inputs, and product designs to identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency. This role partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Suppliers to evaluate manufacturing alternatives, develop business cases, and support data-driven decisions that optimize product cost, quality, and delivery performance throughout the product lifecycle.

What You'll Work On

• Build, maintain, and refine cost models and simulations to support design decisions
• Provide data-driven insights and design alternatives to engineering teams
• Assist in identifying cost-reduction opportunities through modeling, benchmarking, and analysis
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to gather inputs for model development
• Document, present, and communicate findings to support stakeholder decision-making
• Support Cost Forensic activities, including value engineering, benchmarking, supplier workshops, negotiations, and Statements of Work
• Track and report basic performance metrics related to cost modeling initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience (internships or co-ops applicable)
• Experience with Automated - Assembly, Manufacturing or Packaging processes.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills
• Basic project management and communication capabilities
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of senior engineers or project leads

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing RFPs, technical specifications, and requirements documentation.
• Experience developing and managing Engineering Services Statements of Work
• Exposure to cost modeling, value engineering, or cost analysis methodologies
• Experience working in cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, manufacturing)
• Familiarity with data analysis or simulation tools
• Interest in supplier cost analysis, benchmarking, or negotiations
• Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders

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The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.