Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly
• Conceptualize, develop, and implement process improvements focused on operational optimization and cost reduction.
• Support capacity expansion initiatives, new product development, and the implementation of new manufacturing processes.
• Read, interpret, and understand mechanical drawings and CAD models in both 2D and 3D formats.
• Provide innovative mechanical engineering solutions to support equipment design and manufacturing processes.
• Offer technical guidance on component design while ensuring compliance with manufacturing best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Collaborate with Corporate Quality, Automation and Controls, and Product Engineering teams to support business objectives.
• Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring compliance with New Product Development (NPD) procedures.
• Define, develop, and implement assembly processes, workstation layouts, and material handling systems for new products.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, work instructions, process specifications, PFMEAs, and process flow diagrams.
• Support a wide range of assembly processes, including highly automated manufacturing cells, resistance welding, and friction welding operations.
• Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting expertise, and hands-on support as required.
• Lead equipment upgrade and improvement projects, including RFQ development, installation, validation, commissioning, documentation, and production launch support.
• Coordinate assembly activities for new product launches while ensuring compliance with the Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Coordinate the receipt, qualification, and validation of equipment, tooling, components, materials, and spare parts necessary for manufacturing operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.