Manufacturing Engineering Manager - NPI

Manufacturing Engineering & Product Lifecycle Management  

• Lead and direct the Manufacturing Engineering team, setting priorities and aligning efforts with operational goals. 
• Manage the Engineering Change process, ensuring efficient execution and cross-functional coordination. 
• Apply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles to improve product quality and ease of assembly. 
• Collaborate with the product configurator team to support new product introductions or to meet new customer requirements. 
• Control part number, work center, routing, and BOM creation in the ERP system. 
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and external suppliers to ensure smooth production. 
• Oversee document control and release processes, ensuring accessibility for internal teams and suppliers. 

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Design Transfer 

• Lead the design transfer process from R&D to Operations, ensuring seamless integration into production. 
• Oversee development builds, identifying process refinements and required design changes for manufacturability. 
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, and Product Management to ensure adherence to cost targets for mass production. 
• Support ongoing cost reduction efforts, optimizing processes and design while meeting product requirements. 
• Ensure products are designed for manufacturability, serviceability, and configurability. 
• Work with Operations, Quality, and Service teams to develop process and training documentation. 

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization 

• Identify and lead targeted continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and product quality. 
• Implement process standardization and optimization for assembly, serviceability, and engineering workflows. 
• Mentor and train employees, fostering a high-performing, cross-trained engineering team. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or assembly engineering, with expertise in NPI, PLM, and engineering change management. 
• Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies, including sheet metal, plastics, and electronics manufacturing, is highly preferred. 
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation, ERP systems, CAD, and BOM management. 
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. 
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, DFMA, and Continuous Improvement methodologies. 
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team of 4-5 individual contributors, including remote team members. 
• Demonstrated independent thinking, with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to make well-informed decisions. 
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously. 
• High self-motivation with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive without direct supervision. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively, even across remote teams. 
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and work environments, maintaining focus on achieving objectives and continuous improvement.