Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Senior Analyst

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support NPDI readiness for Switchgear products at the RAK site and ensure manufacturing deliverables are completed on time.
• Support prototype, pilot, and pre-production builds from a ME perspective.
• Develop & implement manufacturing plans for new Switchgear product.
• Ensure manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, layouts, work instructions, drawings, bill of materials, test methods are prepared to support successful launch
• and stable ramp-up.
• Coordinate industrialization activities with Product Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Plant Manufacturing Engineering.
• Drive design for manufacturability and design for assembly reviews to improve manufacturability, cost, quality, and process efficiency.
• Support plant-to-plant product transfers and implementation of standardized manufacturing methods.
• Assist in development and release of standardized manufacturing documentation, including workmanship standards, process documentation, standard work, and
• operating instructions.
• Support identification, specification, and justification of key manufacturing processes, tools, fixtures, and equipment.
• Research and support implementation of new manufacturing technologies and practices for Switchgear production.
• Support manufacturing cost analysis for new and existing products.
• Assist with capacity analysis, line balancing, layout development, labor optimization,and process flow improvements.
• Support capital projects related to industrialization, layout changes, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and process capability improvement.
• Specify manufacturing process capabilities and support development of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and control plans to improve manufacturability
• and quality.
• Coordinate structured problem-solving activities to improve operating performance and meet business objectives.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects focused on productivity, waste reduction, quality improvement, and process stability.
• Implement best manufacturing practices and support replication of proven solutions across Switchgear operations where applicable.
• Act as a technical advisor to the RAK manufacturing site for Switchgear-related process development and industrialization topics.
• Support ramp-up and stabilization of new or modified processes until target performance is achieved.
• Ensure all activities are executed in compliance with company standards, environmental health and safety requirements, quality requirements, and applicable
• regulations.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or another related technical field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or technical operations.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, product transfers, process development, and manufacturing readiness in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, product data management systems, computer-aided design tools, and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Experience with facility or production line layout development using AutoCAD or equivalent software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and good knowledge of assembly and fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, process documentation, and new manufacturing technologies.
• Effective use of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvement tools.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Product Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Plant Manufacturing Engineering.
• Working knowledge of financial and business applications related to cost analysis and capital justification is preferred.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning / material requirements planning systems is preferred.
• Experience with capital appropriation or capital project justification is preferred.
• Experience in Switchgear, metal processing, conductor, fabrication, assembly, or similar manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Work Authorization

Equal Opportunity Employer