Manufacturing / Industrialization Engineer (Automation & Production Launch)
We're seeking a Manufacturing/Industrialization Engineer to help develop and launch advanced automated manufacturing processes within a highly innovative production environment.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking a manufacturing concept and turning it into a fully operational production line. You'll work hands-on with automation equipment, robotics, vision systems, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams to bring new manufacturing processes from concept through production launch.
**this is a permanent/direct hire position with Insight Global's client (confidential) and will sit on site. Targeted start date is September 30th, but can be flexible depending on candidate's require notice period**
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead development and industrialization of new manufacturing processes and production equipment
- Own equipment requirements, design reviews, commissioning activities, and production qualification
- Partner with automation vendors and equipment suppliers throughout development and startup
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), installation, and commissioning activities
- Improve throughput, yield, equipment reliability, and overall manufacturing performance
- Monitor process performance metrics including OEE and cycle times
- Troubleshoot production issues and eliminate startup bottlenecks
- Develop production documentation, process flows, layouts, SOPs, PFMEAs, and quality plans
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and R&D teams to implement future manufacturing innovations
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Production Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or production industrialization
- Hands-on experience with automated manufacturing equipment and production launches
- Strong CAD experience creating and modifying complex equipment assemblies
- Experience working with robotics, automation systems, and machine vision technologies
- Familiarity with manufacturing process development, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience creating engineering documentation including electrical and pneumatic drawings
- Knowledge of PFMEA, process validation, cycle time analysis, and quality methodologies
- Experience working directly with equipment suppliers and machine builders
Why This Opportunity?
- Work on cutting-edge automated manufacturing technology
- Influence equipment design from concept through production
- Hands-on involvement in production launches and startup activities
- Exposure to robotics, automation, machine vision, and advanced manufacturing systems
- Opportunity to help shape future manufacturing processes and equipment strategies