Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist (NPDI)

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) is responsible for integrating manufacturing expertise into the New Product Development (NPD) process to ensure new products are designed for optimal manufacturability, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and quality.

Requirements

• Serve as the manufacturing voice in cross-functional NPD teams from concept through production launch
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost optimization into early product design
• Develop and implement manufacturing process plans, including process flow, equipment selection, and layout
• Lead the design, sourcing, and qualification of tooling, fixtures, and automation to support new product introduction
• Support prototype & pilot builds, analyze results, and provide feedback to design and engineering teams
• Assess and mitigate manufacturing risks through PFMEA, control plans, and robust process controls
• Collaborate with global supply chain and operations teams to ensure readiness and scalability of manufacturing processes
• Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the NPD cycle
• Document standard work instructions, process specifications, and training materials for production handoff
• Track and report key metrics related to manufacturability, cost, quality, and launch readiness
• Initiate manufacturing technology innovations and oversee implementation, including new requirements for key processes that are unique to a new product design