Job OpportunityWe are looking for a hands-on and driven Manufacturing Product Engineer to join our advanced manufacturing operation supporting the production of complex electromechanical systems and high-precision box-build assemblies.This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a High-Mix, Low-to-Medium Volume (HMLV) manufacturing environment and enjoys solving complex production challenges. You will play a key role in supporting production, driving process improvements, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and ensuring products are built to the highest quality standards.Working closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and global engineering teams, you will contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational excellence across the manufacturing lifecycle.What You Will Be DoingProvide hands-on engineering support for complex box-build and electromechanical manufacturing operations.Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement robust corrective and preventive actions.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, efficiency, and manufacturing performance.Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including product builds, trials, manufacturing readiness assessments, and process optimization.Lead and support product transfer projects, including production line setup, equipment installation, workflow planning, and production readiness activities.Conduct process analysis, TAKT time studies, in-process quality audits, and manufacturing performance reviews.Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation including SOPs, PFMEAs, work instructions, build books, and engineering change records.Support quality investigations, CAPA activities, supplier quality issues, and customer complaints.Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), product inspections, and validation activities.Analyze manufacturing and quality data using tools such as Excel and Power BI to drive informed decision-making.Collaborate with global teams, manufacturing operations, quality, and supply chain stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and improve operational performance.Drive Lean Manufacturing, DFM/DFT, process validation, and manufacturing optimization initiatives.Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and engineering standards across all manufacturing activities.
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