Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product launches, including design transfer and production ramp-up
• Collaborate with R&D to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Develop, validate, and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment
• Manage cross-functional projects, including detailed planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize throughput, yield, and labor efficiency
• Provide daily engineering support to production and develop standard work instructions
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and manage capital projects (CAPEX)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing/process engineering or New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Strong project management skills including planning, execution, and risk management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint; Project preferred)
• Knowledge of CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Ability to travel to manufacturing sites within the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 (IQ/OQ/PQ), PFMEA, and statistical analysis
• Experience with CAPEX project management

About the Company

MANN+HUMMEL is a worldwide expert in filtration, developing solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air, and sustainable water use. We operate with a team spirit and an open culture of communication, continuously working towards our vision of leadership in filtration.