Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Methode Electronics • Rolling Meadows, IL

15h

About The Position

Methode Electronics is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes, manage capital equipment projects, ensure process capability and validation, and support new product introduction (NPI) through tooling, PFMEA, and production-readiness activities. The role develops processes, tooling, and production systems for new product launches and owns process definition from quoting through full production qualification. It also leads equipment projects, process qualification, and collaboration with internal teams and suppliers to meet quality, safety, capability, and operational targets. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and at least five years of experience in power products component design and manufacturing. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship and should be willing to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in power products component design and manufacturing.
• Technical depth in multiple core processes, such as stamping, bending, extrusion, molding, CNC machining, plating, welding, or automated assembly.
• In-depth understanding of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, control plans, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, including the ability to present at all organizational levels.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; employer visa sponsorship is unavailable now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Spanish proficiency for interaction with operations.
• Prior experience in friction welding or similar metal joining technologies and large cable assemblies.
• Successful track record leading large-scale product industrialization or technology transfer initiatives.
• Certification or training in Six Sigma, Shainin, or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Ten years of experience in power products component design and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and production systems for new product launches.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, and process flows.
• Stay current with leading manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Own process definition from quoting through full production qualification.
• Develop PFMEA, control plans, preventative maintenance schedules, and tooling specifications.
• Validate new equipment and complete process qualification activities.
• Ensure process capability before SOP.
• Develop cost justifications for capital equipment purchases in line with required program TAKT times.
• Lead capital equipment projects, including specification, supplier selection, and qualification.
• Ensure equipment meets EHS requirements.
• Ensure launched equipment meets planned capability and operational effectiveness targets.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as IATF 16949 and APQP, where applicable.
• Work with design/system engineering, quality, supply chain, and EHS teams to ensure process readiness.
• Collaborate with suppliers on materials availability, tooling, and supply chain.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, hearing, life, and disability insurance.
• Educational assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance plans.
• Discount programs for certain technology, automotive, and home appliance products.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) plan with a company contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level