Manufacturing Engineering Planning

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, validating, and optimizing manufacturing processes for electrical and mechanical assembly and fabrication operations. This role supports new product introduction (NPI), process development, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, product quality, worker safety, and cost efficiency. The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical leadership and hands-on support to manufacturing operations through process control, production line designs, root cause analysis, tooling and fixture development, automation projects, and compliance with quality management systems. Working cross-functionally with engineering, quality, supply chain, and production teams, this position ensures robust, scalable, and efficient manufacturing processes that support business objectives and customer requirements.
Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve production efficiency, quality, safety, and cost performance.
Develop, document, validate, and maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions, process flows, and engineering documentation.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, SPC, and other operational excellence methodologies.
Perform root cause analysis, failure investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
Design, develop, and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and assembly processes for electronics and mechanical assemblies.
Support operations involving soldering, epoxy dispensing, electromechanical assembly, tooling designs and related manufacturing processes.
Works with operators, vendors and tool designers to develop tooling designs and implement the tooling with the operators on the production floor.
Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, engineering, vendors, and customers to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturing performance.
Establish process controls, collect and analyze production data, develop labor standards, and monitor key manufacturing metrics.
Support installation, qualification, and validation of new manufacturing equipment and capital projects.
Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring successful transfer of products from design into production.
Conduct capability studies and equipment/process qualifications including IQ, OQ, and PQ activities.
Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Identify and implement automation solutions to improve manufacturing throughput, consistency, and product quality.
Minimum 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a production environment.
Medical device manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience supporting mixed electrical and mechanical assembly.
Hands-on experience with processes including soldering, epoxy application, tooling, fixtures and manufacturing equipment.
Experience with process validation, process control and manufacturing documentation systems.
Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Citizen, U.Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Temporary Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, CAPA, and Root Cause Analysis.
Manufacturing automation and equipment integration.
ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
CAD software experience; SolidWorks preferred.
Statistical analysis and process capability evaluation.
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
Proficient in English (reading, writing & verbal skills)
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant engineering experience will be considered.

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Manufacturing / Non-Sedentary Requirements Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment. Piezo Technologies shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.