Fluence

Advance Manufacturing Engineer

Fluence • $95K — $115K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Broad experience in industrial engineering and manufacturing within OEM or Tier I supplier environments.
  • 3+ years in a manufacturing or process engineering role.
  • Experience with automation solutions in metal fabrication and component integration.
  • Hands-on experience in high volume, low-mix production environments.
  • Preferred background in manufacturing NPI roles.
  • Familiarity with OEE, yield metrics, and KPI establishment.
  • Knowledge of quality standards like ISO9001 and APQP.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the introduction and establishment of new contract manufacturing sites and production capabilities.
  • Execute New Product Introduction (NPI) tasks for new manufacturing designs.
  • Manage relationships with contract manufacturers, ensuring project timelines are met.
  • Coordinate prototype manufacturing activities including logistics and budgeting.
  • Create and maintain AME deliverables for new production processes.
  • Influence manufacturability during design and DFA/DFM reviews.
  • Liaise between CMs, engineering, and procurement for component packaging requirements.
  • Track and develop manufacturing KPIs in alignment with company goals.
  • Support initiatives focusing on cost reduction and quality targets.
  • Travel between 25-90% based on production phases, possibly internationally.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative manufacturing processes with global partners.
  • Potential for significant travel, enhancing global exposure and career growth.
  • Impactful role in bridging design and manufacturing functions for new product launches.
  • Engagement in cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Involvement in the early stages of product introduction, shaping future manufacturing strategies.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Description
Role Overview

This role is responsible for leading the introduction and ramp-up of new contract manufacturing (CM) sites and production capabilities in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role focuses on managing the manufacturing readiness process with external partners-defining production requirements, validating process capability, and ensuring successful transition from prototype to full production. The engineer will collaborate closely with CM engineering teams to develop and implement robust manufacturing processes, oversee equipment and tooling readiness, and drive issue resolution during pilot and early builds. Strong industrial engineering experience is required to assess process efficiency, optimize workflow in partnership with CMs, and ensure alignment with quality, cost, and schedule objectives. This position plays a key role in bridging design and manufacturing functions to ensure new products are effectively industrialized and launched through global contract manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for introduction, development, and establishment of new contract manufacturing locations and new production capability.
  • Strategically execute NPI (new product introduction) tasks related to the design and launch of new manufacturing production capabilities.
  • Take ownership of the relationship and direction with CMs, providing necessary inputs and monitoring/driving progress to achieve project deliverable timelines.
  • Coordinate prototype manufacturing activities including prototyping, purchasing/logistics, schedule, budget, etc.
  • Create and maintain AME deliverables related to new production such as PFD, PFMEA, QCP, manufacturing BOMs, etc.
  • Participate in design reviews and DFA/DFM reviews to influence design regarding manufacturability.
  • Serve as liaison between contract manufacturer (CM), engineering, and procurement when developing component packaging requirements.
  • Develop and track manufacturing KPIs in support of company goals/initiatives.
  • Support company initiatives including, but not limited to, cost reduction and quality targets.
  • Travel expectation 25-90% depending on stage of production maturity; to include possible international travel.
  • Other tasks as necessary at the discretion of AME Project Manager or AME Management

Required Qualifications & Experience
  • The successful candidate will have broad and deep experience within industrial engineering and manufacturing within an OEM and/or Tier I supplier community.
  • 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role.
  • Experience driving automation solutions for metal fabrication and component integration solutions.
  • Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with high volume, low-mix production.
  • Experience in a manufacturing NPI role preferred.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing metrics such as OEE and yield and experience establishing and tracking KPIs.
  • Knowledge of quality methods and requirements including APQP or stage gate release processes, ISO9001, TS16949, and global OEM development systems.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent education.
  • Ability to travel to CM locations with little advanced notice.

About Fluence

Fluence Corporation Limited is a global leader in decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions. The company provides a range of products and services, including containerized treatment plants, membrane bioreactors, and desalination systems. Fluence's solutions are designed to be energy-efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable. The company serves a variety of industries, including municipal, industrial, and commercial clients. Fluence has operations in North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Learn more about Fluence
Size
500 employees
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$20 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
-10%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ
FLC
* Ladders Estimates

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