Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Lead

About the role

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Lead is responsible for developing talent, setting engineering standards, and driving data-driven improvements across SQDCM metrics. They ensure manufacturing readiness for new and existing products by establishing standardized processes, standardized work, and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop on-site Manufacturing Engineering team to effectively support and complete new product launches and process implementation.
• Design and optimize flexible manufacturing processes to support new products/technologies.
• Develop business cases, cost models, and ROI analyses to justify technology investments and capital projects.
• Support development of standard work, labor models, line balancing, and capacity plans.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) engagement to ensure products are designed for flexibility, serviceability, and efficient assembly.
• Champion Lean principles focused on flow, setup reduction (SMED), visual management, and waste elimination in high-variability processes.
• Guide the use of advanced analytics, simulation, and digital manufacturing tools to improve scheduling, throughput, and decision making.
• Research, evaluate, and benchmark emerging manufacturing technologies, automation, and digital tools applicable to operations.
• Establish and track KPIs that balance efficiency, responsiveness, quality, and cost in a high-mix production environment.
• Ensure safety, quality, ergonomic, and regulatory requirements are fully integrated into all process designs and operational changes.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations engineering with 3+ years of people management experience leading technical teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.
• Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

Skills

• Knowledge of advanced analytics, simulation, and digital manufacturing tools.
• Experience with Lean principles and methodologies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

FTI offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive, merit-based compensation
• Career path development
• A flexible and robust benefits package

Learn more about your career with FTI and apply today!