Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Job/Position Summary

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes, equipment, and workstations to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role partners closely with Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure manufacturability, process robustness, and seamless product launches.

Responsibilities

• Develop, procure, install, and validate manufacturing workstations and equipment ranging from manual assembly stations to fully automated production and test systems.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback to product engineering teams to improve manufacturability, reduce production costs, and optimize assembly processes.
• Design, document, and implement safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), PFMEA, Control Plans, Standard Work Instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Lead manufacturing process development from concept through production launch.
• Support equipment commissioning, process validation, and production readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing equipment, tooling, and process issues during launch and production.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to establish process controls and ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train operators and technicians on manufacturing equipment, processes, and standard work.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to achieve manufacturing objectives.
• Support assembly process development, tooling selection, fixture design, and automation integration.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are robust, capable, and ready for seamless transfer to Operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Strong knowledge of:

o PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

o Control Plans

o Process Flow Development

o Process Validation

o Lean Manufacturing

o DFM (Design for Manufacturability)

• Experience with assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and automation systems.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in automotive, aerospace, medical device, electronics, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, MSA, and SPC methodologies.
• Experience with automated assembly and test systems.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.
• MetLife - Dental and Vision plan.
• Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA).
• 401k with employer match.
• Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Holidays.
• Employee discounts and perks.
• Gym benefit.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

• PFMEA

• CONTROL pLANS

• Process Flow Decelopment

• Process Validation

• Lean Manufacturing

• DFM

PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

• APQP

• PPAP

• MSA

• SPC

• Automated Assembly & Test Systems