Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Methode Electronics is a global leader in innovative electronic solutions serving industries such as automotive industrial aerospace and consumer electronics. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence quality and continuous innovation Methode delivers cutting-edge technologies that power todays most advanced products. Our collaborative culture and focus on professional growth empower employees to make a meaningful impact while building rewarding careers. Joining Methode means being part of a forward-thinking team that values integrity creativity and driving the future of technology.

Summary

An Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes managing capital equipment projects ensuring process capability/validation and supporting new product introduction (NPI) through tooling PFMEA and production readiness activities.

Responsibilities

Process & Technology Development

• Develop manufacturing processes tooling and production systems For new product launches.
• Create and maintain process documentation (work instructions SOPs process flow).
• Stay abreast of leading manufacturing technologies and equipment.

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Process Validation

• Own process definition from quoting through full production qualification.
• Develop PFMEA control plans preventative maintenance schedule and tooling specifications.
• Validate new equipment and complete process qualification activities.
• Ensure capability of processes before SOP

Capital Equipment & Project Management

• Develop cost justifications for capital equipment purchases in line with required program TAKT times.
• Lead capital equipment projects including specification supplier selection and qualification.

Quality Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure equipment meets EHS requirements.
• Ensure all launched equipment meets planned capability and operational effectiveness targets
• Ensure compliance with standards such as IATF 16949 APQP etc (where applicable).

Cross-Functional & Supplier Collaboration

• Work with design/system engineering quality supply chain and EHS teams to ensure process readiness.
• Collaborate with suppliers on materials availability tooling and supply chain.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Manufacturing or Mechatronics Engineering (Masters preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power products component design and manufacturing
• Demonstrated technical depth in multiple core processes (e.g. stamping bending extrusion molding CNC machining plating welding or automated assembly).
• In-depth understanding of APQP PPAP DFMEA/PFMEA DVP&R GD&T control plans and statistical process control (SPC).
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to present at all organizational levels.
• Fluent in English Spanish proficiency strongly preferred for interaction with operations.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in friction welding (or similar metal joining technologies) and large cable assemblies.
• Successful track record leading large-scale product industrialization or technology transfer initiatives.
• Certification or training in Six Sigma Shainin or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Ten years of experience in power products component design and manufacturing.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorshipnow or in the futurefor this role.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks:

Methode offers U.S. employees comprehensive benefits including Medical Dental Vision Hearing Life and Disability insurance educational assistance and paid time off benefits. Voluntary benefit plans include Accident Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance coverage. Employees also have access to valuable discount programs that can contribute to lowering costs off certain technology automotive and home appliance addition Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participation in the Companys 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Required Experience:

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