Manufacturing Engineer 3

Summary

An Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, managing capital equipment projects, ensuring process capability/validation, and supporting new product introduction (NPI) through tooling, PFMEA, and production readiness activities.

Responsibilities

• Process & Technology Development
• Develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and production systems For new product launches.
• Create and maintain process documentation (work instructions, SOPs, process flow).
• Stay abreast of leading manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) & Process Validation
• Own process definition from quoting through full production qualification.
• Develop PFMEA, control plans, preventative maintenance schedule and tooling specifications.
• Validate new equipment and complete process qualification activities.
• Ensure capability of processes before SOP
• Capital Equipment & Project Management
• Develop cost justifications for capital equipment purchases in line with required program TAKT times.
• Lead capital equipment projects including specification, supplier selection, and qualification.
• Quality, Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure equipment meets EHS requirements.
• Ensure all launched equipment meets planned capability and operational effectiveness targets
• Ensure compliance with standards such as IATF 16949, APQP, etc (where applicable).
• Cross-Functional & Supplier Collaboration
• Work with design/system engineering, quality, supply chain, and EHS teams to ensure process readiness.
• Collaborate with suppliers on materials availability, tooling, and supply chain.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power products component design and manufacturing
• Demonstrated technical depth in multiple core processes (e.g., stamping, bending, extrusion, molding, CNC machining, plating, welding, or automated assembly).
• In-depth understanding of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, control plans and statistical process control (SPC).
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to present at all organizational levels.
• Fluent in English, Spanish proficiency strongly preferred for interaction with operations.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in friction welding (or similar metal joining technologies) and large cable assemblies.
• Successful track record leading large-scale product industrialization or technology transfer initiatives.
• Certification or training in Six Sigma, Shainin, or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Ten years of experience in power products component design and manufacturing.

Benefits and Perks

• Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.
• Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.
• Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.
• Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.