Lead manufacturing engineer

Primary Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: Lead and develop a small team of manufacturing engineers while remaining actively engaged in engineering project work. Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new products from early concept through production launch. Define process flow, labor, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and capacity requirements to achieve quality, efficiency, cost, and production targets. Provide manufacturing input through design reviews, PFMEA, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, prototype builds, and other product development activities. Design and develop assembly fixtures and tooling required for new manufacturing processes. Define equipment requirements and manage capital projects from concept, justification, and supplier selection through installation and production readiness. Plan and facilitate prototype and pre-production builds, using results to identify issues and improve the product and manufacturing process. Develop manufacturing project plans and manage engineering deliverables, priorities, risks, and schedules to support product launch. Partner with product engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, suppliers, and other functions to resolve technical issues and deliver manufacturing solutions. Develop process documentation and work directly with production teams to implement, communicate, and continuously improve new processes.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field required. 7-10 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience preferred. Previous leadership experience preferred, previous experience leading teams required. Experience developing and implementing manufacturing or assembly processes. Experience managing technical projects, equipment, tooling, and/or capital investments. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, or provide technical direction to other engineers. Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and project management skills. Ability to effectively work across engineering and manufacturing operations.

Preferred Qualifications: 2-3 years leadership experience. Experience leading new product introductions from development through production launch. Experience designing fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks or similar CAD software. Experience with DFM/DFA, PFMEA, and manufacturing tolerance analysis. Understanding of automation, electrical controls, and manufacturing equipment.

We value our employees by providing: Competitive compensation based on skills Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths Education assistance and internal training programs Electric vehicle charging Maternity & paternity leave Interested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Click here!

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.