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.
Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.