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Job Description
Role Summary
The Manufacturing Process Engineer plays a critical role in supporting both New Product Introduction (NPI) and the end-to-end project management of new and existing products within the LS&E Americas Group. This position ensures successful industrialization of new products from concept through full-scale production, while optimizing processes, improving quality, reducing costs, and ensuring on-time project delivery.
This role partners cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial teams to drive product launches, scale-up activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Main Tasks
New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product launches from design transfer through production ramp-up
- Collaborate with R&D and Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
- Develop, validate, and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment for new products
- Support PFMEA, control plans, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and production trials
- Drive pilot builds, line trials, and production scale-up while meeting quality, cost, and delivery targets
Project Management
- Lead and manage cross-functional projects related to new product launches and process improvements
- Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, resources, risks, and deliverables
- Track and communicate project progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders
- Ensure projects meet milestones, budgets, and performance objectives
- Coordinate capital projects including equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning
Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement
- Research, design, and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes for new and existing products
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, yield, scrap reduction, and labor efficiency
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
- Improve equipment reliability, uptime, and changeover efficiency
Operations Support
- Provide daily engineering support to production to maintain performance targets
- Develop standard work instructions and train operators and maintenance teams
- Ensure robust process control and quality systems are maintained
Cost & Performance Optimization
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- Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through process innovation and material optimization
- Prepare and justify capital appropriation requests (CARs)
- Monitor and report on cost savings and operational improvements
Your Profile
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience:
- 5 years experience in manufacturing/process engineering or new product introduction
- Strong project management skills (planning, execution, risk management)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint; Project preferred)
- Knowledge of CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred:
- Experience leading NPI or product industrialization projects
- Familiarity with stage-gate or product development lifecycle processes
- Lean manufacturing experience (5S, TPM, Kaizen, VSM)
- Knowledge of process validation, PFMEA, and statistical analysis
- CAPEX project management experience