Hi, Role: Manufacturing Engineer (1 SME - + 2 Engineers) Location : Pittsburg, PA Role Overview Seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer SME to lead manufacturing process development, industrialization, production launch, and continuous improvement initiatives in high-volume manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in NPI, process engineering, DFM, factory layout design, automation, quality systems, and operational excellence, with the ability to scale manufacturing processes from concept through full-rate production. Key Responsibilities Lead NPI and manufacturing process development including process flow creation, line layout planning, workstation design, and production ramp-up. Develop and optimize SOPs, work instructions, routings, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and manufacturing documentation. Drive DFM/DFA reviews, GD&T assessments, PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP/PPAP, and process validation activities. Support deployment and commissioning of equipment, tooling, automation systems, fixtures, Poka-Yoke solutions, and safety controls. Design and optimize PFEP, material flow strategies, packaging concepts, line-side delivery systems, and factory layouts. Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve OEE, throughput, cycle time, yield, and first-pass quality. Partner closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Operations, Automation, and EHS teams. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering. 8+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in industrialization, NPI, production launch, or process development. Experience in large-scale discrete manufacturing environments such as: Automotive Battery Manufacturing Aerospace Energy Systems Industrial Equipment Heavy Manufacturing Key Panelist Screening Requirements (Mandatory) Industry Background Strong experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, preferably within Tier-1 Automotive suppliers. Proven success supporting production launches under demanding quality, cost, and delivery targets. Manufacturing Engineering Competencies Candidates must demonstrate hands-on expertise in: Manufacturing Process Development Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) Time Studies & Line Balancing PFMEA & Control Plans Capacity Planning DFM/DFA GD&T & Tolerance Stack-Up Equipment Commissioning & Vendor Management Core Competencies Manufacturing Process Development End-to-end ownership from: Concept → Process Design → Validation → Ramp-Up → Full Production Process Engineering & Industrialization Line balancing, work measurement, capacity planning, and process optimization. Manufacturing readiness and production launch management. Factory Layout & Material Flow Hands-on experience in: Factory Layout Design Workstation Ergonomics PFEP Deployment Material Flow Optimization Production Line Design Digital Manufacturing Knowledge of: MES SCADA PLM ERP (SAP) Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory Concepts Operational Excellence & Manufacturing KPIs Strong understanding of: OEE MTTR MTBF Takt Time Throughput Cycle Time First Pass Yield (FPY) Capacity Utilization Scrap & Rework Metrics Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) Productivity, Cost, and Quality Improvement Initiatives Preferred Qualifications Greenfield factory setup, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational handover. Experience in machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, testing, or automated manufacturing systems. Exposure to robotics, vision systems, and advanced automation technologies. Target Candidate Profile Suppliers should prioritize candidates with a strong combination of Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, Process Development, DFM, GD&T, Factory Layout Planning, Equipment Commissioning, Material Flow Optimization, Quality Systems, and Tier-1 Automotive manufacturing experience, with proven capability to successfully launch and scale manufacturing operations while driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.