Fluence

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Fluence • $90K — $120K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of industrial engineering and manufacturing experience, preferably with OEM or Tier I suppliers.
  • Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing or process engineering role.
  • Experience implementing automation solutions in metal fabrication and component integration.
  • Hands-on manufacturing experience in high-volume, low-mix production environments.
  • Preferred experience in manufacturing NPI roles.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing metrics (OEE, yield) and KPI tracking.
  • Knowledge of quality standards like APQP, ISO9001, and TS16949.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the establishment of new contract manufacturing sites and production capabilities.
  • Execute new product introduction tasks related to manufacturing design and launch.
  • Manage relationships with contract manufacturers and drive project timelines.
  • Coordinate prototype manufacturing activities including logistics and budgeting.
  • Maintain AME deliverables related to new production processes.
  • Influence manufacturability through participation in design reviews.
  • Liaise between contract manufacturers, engineering, and procurement for packaging requirements.
  • Develop and monitor manufacturing KPIs aligned with corporate goals.
  • Support initiatives targeted at cost reduction and quality improvement.
  • Travel domestically and internationally based on production needs.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with opportunities to impact new product launches.
  • Work with cutting-edge technologies and practices in manufacturing.
  • Opportunities for international collaboration and travel.
  • Engagement in significant cost reduction and quality improvement projects.
Full 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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