Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME)

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Collaboration
• Work closely with external suppliers
• Foster strong partnerships
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction efforts
• Support the product, process, and production requirements of externally supplied components, tools, and equipment
• Identify operational improvements regarding mfg. workflow, production tools and process documentation
• Team up with engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to harmonize discrepancies in product drawing/specifications
• Support the evaluation of cost reduction and quality improvement opportunities
• Cost Management
• Develop and execute material cost reduction initiatives
• Implement strategies to enhance cost-effectiveness
• Analyze manufacturing costs
• Identify cost drivers
• Implement strategies to enhance cost-effectiveness
• Participate in cross-functional, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) cost saving idea generation workshops
• Drive product BOM Cost analysis for the identification of cost reduction opportunities
• Coordinate and support material savings initiatives related to purchased price supplier reduction projects

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in design engineering, manufacturing engineering or production environment
• Strong mechanical design experience utilizing 3D CAD software (Autodesk Suite - Inventor preferred)
• Technical knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes such as electronics (PCBA) assembly, electronics testing, mechanical assembly, injection molding, extrusion, metal fabrication, forming, welding, and surface finishing/coating
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze technical data and engineering drawings/specifications to convert requirements into meaningful action plans
• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects/processes under tight concurrent deadlines
• Broad tactical and strategic “bandwidth”, i.e., the ability to successfully manage multiple-rapidly changing priorities
• Exposure to “Should Cost Modeling” techniques and BOM analysis to identify potential cost saving opportunities
• Strong knowledge and experience in Lean techniques and Operational Excellence tools including but not limited to: Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen facilitation, Problem Solving, Strategy Deployment, 6S, Six Sigma
• Demonstrated track record leveraging data to solve problems and must possess strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to conduct complex analytics and synthesize insights into actionable initiatives

Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Possess a continuous process improvement mindset with the ability to effectively lead and manage change
• Certifications in Lean and/or Six Sigma Green-Black Belt preferred
• Strong leadership and decision-making ability
• Ability to coach & facilitate teams
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/MRP system
• Solid financial and statistics acumen is preferred
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English/Spanish or English/French)
• Multilingual preferred; role requires proficient communication between international sites and suppliers
• Must be willing and able to travel as needed up to 30% (Globally)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or Industrial engineering
• Advanced degree such as an MBA is a plus

Reasoning Abilities

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of possible solutions in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Certifications in Lean and/or Six Sigma Green-Black Belt preferred