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Job Description
Role Summary The Manufacturing Process Engineer plays a critical role in supporting both New Product Introduction (NPI) and the end-to-end project management of new and existing products within the LS&E Americas Group. This position ensures successful industrialization of new products from concept through full-scale production, while optimizing processes, improving quality, reducing costs, and ensuring on-time project delivery. This role partners cross-functionally with R D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial teams to drive product launches, scale-up activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Main Tasks New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product launches from design transfer through production ramp-up
Collaborate with R D and Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
Develop, validate, and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment for new products
Support PFMEA, control plans, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and production trials
Drive pilot builds, line trials, and production scale-up while meeting quality, cost, and delivery targets Project Management Lead and manage cross-functional projects related to new product launches and process improvements
Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, resources, risks, and deliverables
Track and communicate project progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders
Ensure projects meet milestones, budgets, and performance objectives
Coordinate capital projects including equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement Research, design, and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes for new and existing products
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, yield, scrap reduction, and labor efficiency
Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
Improve equipment reliability, uptime, and changeover efficiency Operations Support Provide daily engineering support to production to maintain performance targets
Develop standard work instructions and train operators and maintenance teams
Ensure robust process control and quality systems are maintained Cost & Performance Optimization Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through process innovation and material optimization
Prepare and justify capital appropriation requests (CARs)
Monitor and report on cost savings and operational improvements
Your Profile Education:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience:
5 years experience in manufacturing/process engineering or new product introduction
Strong project management skills (planning, execution, risk management)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint; Project preferred)
Knowledge of CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred:
Experience leading NPI or product industrialization projects
Familiarity with stage-gate or product development lifecycle processes
Lean manufacturing experience (5S, TPM, Kaizen, VSM)
Knowledge of process validation, PFMEA, and statistical analysis
CAPEX project management experience