Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly

Key job responsibilities

• Partner with product design teams to incorporate DFM/DFA considerations, advocate for the simplest and most reliable assembly processes, and iterate rapidly — especially as the product design itself is still evolving.
• Develop and prove out assembly methods — joining, fastening, adhesive bonding, press-fits, human-assisted automation, and robotic assembly — for complex electromechanical products.
• Drive PFMEA considerations upstream in product development. Think of the factory as a fully integrated product — best part/process is no part/process.
• Drive manufacturing line concept, design, requirements, sizing/balancing/timing, material flow, vendor selection, equipment specification, automation strategy, installation, and commissioning.
• Define line requirements including layout, work content, cycle times, rates, and headcount.
• Support detailed design of assembly equipment and fixturing; develop equipment specifications; identify vendors and manage the RFQ, selection, FAT, and deployment process.
• Engage with equipment OEMs, tooling suppliers, automation integrators, and key production partners.
• Drive project scope from concept through production launch.
• Drive production readiness and operational performance, including safety, quality, throughput, and scrap reduction.
• Identify opportunities to densify, reduce non-value-add operations, and drive significant improvements from one build iteration to the next.
• Develop and standardize assembly processes, control plans, maintenance strategies, and operational documentation.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving to drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence, safety, and operational discipline.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in vendor management, or experience in facilities management
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• 7+ years of direct manufacturing engineering experience in high-volume assembly environments for complex electromechanical products.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and ramp-up of integrated assembly operations.
• Strong knowledge of assembly methods including mechanical joining, fastening, adhesive bonding, press-fits, human-assisted automation, and robotic assembly.
• Track record of driving down manufacturing costs while maintaining or improving product quality.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred).
• Able to work effectively across cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent