Manufacturing Engineer

Hi,

Role: Manufacturing Engineer (1 SME - + 2 Engineers)

Location : Pittsburg, PA

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer SME to lead manufacturing process development, industrialization, production launch, and continuous improvement initiatives in high-volume manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in NPI, process engineering, DFM, factory layout design, automation, quality systems, and operational excellence, with the ability to scale manufacturing processes from concept through full-rate production.

Key Responsibilities

Lead NPI and manufacturing process development including process flow creation, line layout planning, workstation design, and production ramp-up.

Develop and optimize SOPs, work instructions, routings, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and manufacturing documentation.

Drive DFM/DFA reviews, GD&T assessments, PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP/PPAP, and process validation activities.

Support deployment and commissioning of equipment, tooling, automation systems, fixtures, Poka-Yoke solutions, and safety controls.

Design and optimize PFEP, material flow strategies, packaging concepts, line-side delivery systems, and factory layouts.

Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve OEE, throughput, cycle time, yield, and first-pass quality.

Partner closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Operations, Automation, and EHS teams.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering.

8+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in industrialization, NPI, production launch, or process development.

Experience in large-scale discrete manufacturing environments such as:

Automotive

Battery Manufacturing

Aerospace

Energy Systems

Industrial Equipment

Heavy Manufacturing

Key Panelist Screening Requirements (Mandatory)

Industry Background

Strong experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, preferably within Tier-1 Automotive suppliers.

Proven success supporting production launches under demanding quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Manufacturing Engineering Competencies

Candidates must demonstrate hands-on expertise in:

Manufacturing Process Development

Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)

Time Studies & Line Balancing

PFMEA & Control Plans

Capacity Planning

DFM/DFA

GD&T & Tolerance Stack-Up

Equipment Commissioning & Vendor Management

Core Competencies

Manufacturing Process Development

End-to-end ownership from: Concept Process Design Validation Ramp-Up Full Production

Process Engineering & Industrialization

Line balancing, work measurement, capacity planning, and process optimization.

Manufacturing readiness and production launch management.

Factory Layout & Material Flow

Hands-on experience in:

Factory Layout Design

Workstation Ergonomics

PFEP Deployment

Material Flow Optimization

Production Line Design

Digital Manufacturing

Knowledge of:

MES

SCADA

PLM

ERP (SAP)

Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory Concepts

Operational Excellence & Manufacturing KPIs

Strong understanding of:

OEE

MTTR

MTBF

Takt Time

Throughput

Cycle Time

First Pass Yield (FPY)

Capacity Utilization

Scrap & Rework Metrics

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)

Productivity, Cost, and Quality Improvement Initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Greenfield factory setup, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational handover.

Experience in machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, testing, or automated manufacturing systems.

Exposure to robotics, vision systems, and advanced automation technologies.

Target Candidate Profile

Suppliers should prioritize candidates with a strong combination of Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, Process Development, DFM, GD&T, Factory Layout Planning, Equipment Commissioning, Material Flow Optimization, Quality Systems, and Tier-1 Automotive manufacturing experience, with proven capability to successfully launch and scale manufacturing operations while driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.