Manufacturing Engineer

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a fast-growing technology company to identify an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who will play a key role in improving supplier performance, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring manufacturing processes are scalable, efficient, and capable of meeting quality and cost requirements.

This position will work closely with suppliers, Contract Manufacturers, Product Development, and cross-functional teams to launch new products, sustain existing products, resolve manufacturing challenges, and continuously improve production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities with suppliers and Contract Manufacturers.
• Support successful product launches from prototype through high-volume production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, delivery, and scalability.
• Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and recommend process improvements.
• Apply statistical and data-driven methodologies such as SPC and DOE to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and procedures with suppliers.
• Support supplier evaluation, selection, development, and performance improvement.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and production issues within the supplier base.
• Review mechanical drawings, technical specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Provide recommendations regarding materials, manufacturing methods, manufacturability, and cost reduction.
• Work with manufacturing processes including machining, plastic injection molding, metal injection molding, casting, electronics, PCBA, and assembly.
• Manage project plans, timelines, and supplier improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Design, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Experience working with high-volume mechanical components and subassemblies.
• At least 5 years of experience working with suppliers, including supplier development and performance improvement.
• Experience supporting NPI and product launches.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical drawings, GD&T, metrology, SPC, DOE, and sampling plans.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, injection molding, casting, and assembly.
• Knowledge of polymers, metals, and raw materials.
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and complex supplier networks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
• Advanced English proficiency for communication with global teams and suppliers.
• Valid U.S. visa required for business travel.

Preferred Experience

• Plastic Injection Molding (PIM).
• Metal Injection Molding (MIM).
• Electronics and PCBA manufacturing.
• Strategic supplier sourcing.
• Experience supporting products from prototype through mass production.