Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical manufacturing support throughout the product lifecycle, serving as a liaison to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality operations. Highlights: 1. Supports manufacturing from design phase through full production 2. Ensures efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality operations 3. Drives continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives ### **Job Summary** The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical manufacturing support throughout the product lifecycle, from design phase through full production. This role serves as a liaison between Design Engineering, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality to ensure efficient, cost\-effective, and high\-quality manufacturing operations. The position plays a key role in improving manufacturability, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. **Key Responsibilities** ------------------------ * Participate in design reviews and provide product evaluations to ensure designs are manufacturable, practical, and cost\-effective. * Review engineering drawings prior to Production Release to verify compatibility with current manufacturing technologies. * Lead and support make/buy evaluations, recommending in\-house versus external vendor manufacturing solutions. * Participate in vendor surveys and support supplier capability assessments. * Evaluate and define requirements for assembly tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment. * Actively participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and support disposition of nonconforming material. * Support Change Control Board (CCB) reviews to ensure engineering changes are producible and within manufacturing capabilities. * Monitor daily production activities and recommend material, process, or labor improvements to increase efficiency. * Coordinate with Methods and Tooling teams to support tool design, fixture development, and process documentation. * Develop manufacturing assembly flow charts, process instructions, and layout designs to optimize product flow. * Design and maintain assembly floor layouts and equipment configurations to promote efficiency. * Lead or support special manufacturing projects, studies, and evaluations as assigned. * Actively participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, TPM, VSM, and continuous improvement projects. * Establish clear, measurable objectives aligned with departmental KPIs and site goals. * Ensure compliance with applicable certifications and standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9000, ANSI ESD S20\.20, IPC, etc.). * Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior engineering staff. * Perform other duties as required to support departmental and organizational objectives. **Qualifications** ------------------ ### **General Qualifications** * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. * Proven ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively. * High attention to detail with strong organizational skills. * Ability to work effectively with cross\-functional and diverse teams. * Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Knowledge and application of continuous improvement methodologies. * Strong customer service mindset. * Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and virtual collaboration platforms (e.g., WebEx).