Position Summary
The Product Manufacturing Engineer will lead the translation of product requirements, engineering releases, BOMs, and customer program needs into repeatable, safe, cost-effective, and scalable manufacturing processes. The role supports U.S. localization, manufacturing readiness, APQP, routing development, work instructions, line balancing, fixture/tooling needs, process validation, and continuous improvement for Busway, Tap-Off Boxes, Cable Assemblies, Accessories, and future product platforms.
Business Purpose
· Strengthen manufacturing readiness for current and future localized product families.
· Reduce launch risk by creating standardized processes, work instructions, tooling plans, routing inputs, and validation methods.
· Support cost reduction, labor efficiency, quality improvement, and production scalability.
· Bridge Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project Execution during new product introduction and production launch.
Primary Responsibilities
· New Product Development, manufacturing processes, process flows, work instructions, routings, and production standards for new and localized products.
· Support APQP, PFMEA, control plans, process validation, and production readiness reviews.
· Analyze manufacturability of new designs and provide DFM feedback to Product Management and Engineering.
· Define tooling, fixtures, gauges, test equipment, and workstation requirements for scalable production.
· Support SAP routing, labor standards, BOM review, and manufacturing master data accuracy in partnership with BOM/SAP resources.
· Lead line balancing, VSM, cycle-time analysis, material-flow improvement, and standard work development.
· Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and transition from prototype to production.
· Partner with Quality to reduce scrap, rework, nonconformances, and field quality risks.
· Support supplier localization and component readiness from a manufacturing feasibility perspective.
· Provide technical support to Operations during launch, ramp-up, and continuous improvement activities.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor degree in Product Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
· 3 to 8 years of experience in Product Manufacturing Engineering, industrialization, process engineering, or NPI within an industrial manufacturing environment.
· Experience developing routings, work instructions, manufacturing processes, and production readiness documentation.
· Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, VSM, PFMEA, control plans, standard work, and continuous improvement methods.
· Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, technical specifications, and customer requirements.
· Strong cross-functional communication skills with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with electrical distribution equipment, busway, tap-off boxes, cable assemblies, harnesses, sheet metal, assembly operations, or power distribution products.
· Experience with SAP manufacturing master data, routings, BOMs, PLM/Windchill, or ERP-based production systems.
· Knowledge of UL/ETL/CSA requirements, test processes, labeling, and industrial safety expectations.
· Experience supporting localization, supplier transition, prototype builds, production launch, and ramp-up activities.