Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Outstanding opportunity for a driven Manufacturing Engineer with experience in new product introduction in high-volume electronics.

This industry leading manufacturer offers autonomy and the functional ownership to drive cutting edge, complex electronic products from development to full-scale production while improving efficiency, quality, and scalability across operations. Work alongside top company leadership with ongoing interaction with customers and vendors in this high-impact role.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and documentation to improve throughput, reduce defects, and ensure repeatability.
• Lead new product introduction, including pilot builds, validation runs, and production ramp to target volumes.
• Partner with design and quality teams to ensure manufacturability, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Define and implement tooling, fixtures, automation, and equipment to support consistent, efficient production.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and vendors to meet technical and operational requirements.
• Analyze production data, conduct time studies, and apply structured problem-solving to drive measurable improvements.
• Improve facility layout, workflow, and space utilization to support efficient operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 6+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment, required. Experience with IoT products a plus.
• Proven success supporting new electronics/IoT product introduction and scaling production lines.
• Strong knowledge of assembly processes, test methods, and manufacturing equipment for electronic or electromechanical products.
• Experience with lean tools such as 8D, DMAIC, or FMEA.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work with MES systems, CAD tools, and data analysis methods.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally and with external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and travel 25-30%.