Lead Manufacturning Engineer
About The Position
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer leads and develops a small team of manufacturing engineers while remaining actively engaged in engineering project work. The role develops and implements manufacturing processes for new products from early concept through production launch, defining process flow, labor, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and capacity requirements to meet quality, efficiency, cost, and production targets. The position contributes manufacturing expertise throughout product development, including design reviews, PFMEA, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, and prototype builds. It designs assembly fixtures and tooling, defines equipment requirements, and manages capital projects from concept and justification through supplier selection, installation, and production readiness. The role also plans prototype and pre-production builds, manages manufacturing project deliverables and schedules, partners with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve technical issues, and develops documentation to support production teams in implementing and continuously improving processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Previous experience leading teams.
- Experience developing and implementing manufacturing or assembly processes.
- Experience managing technical projects, equipment, tooling, and/or capital investments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, or provide technical direction to other engineers.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and project management skills.
- Ability to work effectively across engineering and manufacturing operations.
Nice To Haves
- 7–10 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
- Previous leadership experience.
- 2–3 years of leadership experience.
- Experience leading new product introductions from development through production launch.
- Experience designing fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Experience with DFM/DFA, PFMEA, and manufacturing tolerance analysis.
- Understanding of automation, electrical controls, and manufacturing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a small team of manufacturing engineers while remaining actively engaged in engineering project work.
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new products from early concept through production launch.
- Define process flow, labor, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and capacity requirements to achieve quality, efficiency, cost, and production targets.
- Provide manufacturing input through design reviews, PFMEA, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, prototype builds, and other product development activities.
- Design and develop assembly fixtures and tooling required for new manufacturing processes.
- Define equipment requirements and manage capital projects from concept, justification, and supplier selection through installation and production readiness.
- Plan and facilitate prototype and pre-production builds, using results to identify issues and improve the product and manufacturing process.
- Develop manufacturing project plans and manage engineering deliverables, priorities, risks, and schedules to support product launch.
- Partner with product engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, suppliers, and other functions to resolve technical issues and deliver manufacturing solutions.
- Develop process documentation and work directly with production teams to implement, communicate, and continuously improve new processes.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on skills.
- Industry-leading health, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) savings and profit sharing.
- On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths.
- Education assistance and internal training programs.
- Electric vehicle charging.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
