Manufacturing EngineerJoin an established aerospace/medical manufacturing company in Northeast Ohio in a key engineering role.
As a Manufacturing Engineer on the New Product Implementation (NPI) team, you will be responsible for bringing innovative partsfrom concept to production. Your primary mission will be to lead the successful transfer of new products and processes into manufacturing, ensuring efficient, and compliant operations that support our growth and quality objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development and production transfer for new products.
- Own NPI manufacturing deliverables including process flows, work instructions, tooling, and equipment.
- Create and define new manufacturing processes and assembly methods for complex or novel products.
- Align product design with manufacturing processes and customer requirements to scale production while meeting exacting quality standards.
- Document program results and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, including deviations.
- Works with manufacturing/production staff, engineers, customers, vendors, and suppliers.
- Develop production work instructions, process documentation, and visual aids that translate design intent into repeatable, compliant manufacturing execution.
- Define and lead operator training strategy for new products, including development of training materials, hands-on training support, and verification of operator readiness during pilot builds and production ramp.
- Act as a manufacturing subject matter expert for NPI programs and influence cross-functional decisions.
- Support other Manufacturing Engineer team members.
- Balance quality, cost, delivery, and risk in manufacturing decisions.
- Align technical solutions with overall business strategy and priorities.
Skills and Experience- Hands-on engineering experience in comparable NPI role in medical, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing
- Demonstrated expertise in process validation, Lean and project management.
- Experience with machining processes and the manufacturing of small metallic parts is preferred. These may include: CNC machining, laser cutting, and/or electropolishing.
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline required (bio, chemical, materials, or mechanical).
- Experience with fixture design and fabrication is preferred.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001:13485 preferred
- Must have ability to interpret engineering drawings and have understanding of GD&T.
- Experience with Solidworks, MiniTab, MS Office, Teams and similar business tools required.
- Excellent communicator (written and verbal), with the ability to lead cross-functional teams through process development and product. Must be able to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms to staff
- Mechanical aptitude with strong analytical, problem-solving and trouble-shooting abilities essential
- Must be able to work effectively in fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects to successfully meet deadlines
- Must be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative and drive to organize and manage projects to successful outcomes
- Position is on-site/in office
