Manufacturing Engineer - Electro-Mechanical (NPI / DFM / Production Transfer)

Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with strong electro-mechanical expertise to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and drive successful transition from design to production. This role ensures manufacturing processes are robust, scalable, and aligned with engineering intent. You will interpret technical data packages (TDPs), develop production-ready processes, and act as the key technical interface between design, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.

This position is best suited for experienced engineers from electro-mechanical, defense, aerospace, medical devices, or industrial manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Production Launch

• Support the transition of products from R&D/design into full production
• Develop, validate, and implement manufacturing processes (assembly, test, tooling, fixtures)
• Provide Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) input during design reviews to improve cost, quality, and manufacturability

Technical Data Package (TDP) Ownership

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and PCBA schematics
• Ensure accurate translation of design intent into production processes and documentation
• Serve as the primary technical contact for internal teams and suppliers regarding TDP clarification

Process Engineering & Improvement

• Define and optimize electro-mechanical assembly and test processes
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods to improve yield and efficiency

Supplier & Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with procurement, quality, design, and supplier engineering teams
• Support supplier onboarding, capability reviews, and technical issue resolution
• Ensure alignment between suppliers and engineering requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in electro-mechanical systems
• Strong experience in NPI and production ramp-up environments
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and PCBA schematics
• Experience developing and validating manufacturing processes (assembly/test/tooling)
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and manufacturing systems (PDM, PLM, ERP, such as SAP or similar)
• Experience with electro-mechanical assembly and troubleshooting
• Exposure to manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, composites, or 3D printing
• Experience working with suppliers or contract manufacturers

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience in aerospace, defense, medical devices, or industrial electro-mechanical manufacturing
• Knowledge of IPC standards and electronics manufacturing best practices
• Lean Six Sigma certification or structured continuous improvement training
• Hands-on experience with assembly, testing, or failure analysis of electro-mechanical systems

What We're Looking For

A mid-level manufacturing engineer with proven experience taking electro-mechanical products from development into production, owning technical data interpretation, solving manufacturing issues at the root cause level, and improving processes in a structured production environment. Strong communication skills and supplier-facing experience are essential for success in this role.