Manufacturing Engineer

Littelfuse; Campo; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work arrangements

Development opportunities

Performance-based incentives

Descripción de la vacante

Littelfuse in Campo, Aragón, Spain, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop and optimize high‑volume production processes. You will drive time studies, bottleneck analyses and Lean initiatives to boost throughput and reduce waste.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, with exposure to stamping/metalworking and automation. Strong collaboration and problem‑solving are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with time studies, capacity planning, and process optimization.
• Background in automation integration and robotics is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and support manufacturing processes to ensure stable, efficient production.
• Lead Kaizen, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and cost.
• Support NPI, product transfers, and manufacturing validations.
• Analyze capacity needs and support expansion projects and automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and safety.

Conocimientos

Time studies

Capacity analysis

Labor utilization

Equipment performance

Kaizen

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Line balancing

Productivity improvement

Root cause analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.

The Manufacturing Engineerwill be responsible for designing, developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure stable, efficient, and cost-effective production operations. About Your Job: Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, labor utilization assessments, and equipment performance evaluations.

Perform process balancing, productivity analysis, and bottleneck identification to improve throughput and operational efficiency.

Lead and/or participate in Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, quality enhancement, and cost optimization.

Analyze production processes and implement corrective actions to improve quality, reduce scrap, and eliminate recurring process issues.

Develop, maintain, and standardize work instructions, process documentation, SOPs, and manufacturing standards.

Support New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, process qualifications, and manufacturing validations.

Analyze production capacity requirements and support expansion projects to meet customer demand.

Identify, justify, and implement automation opportunities to improve productivity, ergonomics, and manufacturing consistency.

Specify, validate, optimize, and troubleshoot production equipment, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing systems. Collaborate with equipment suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to implement process improvements and new technologies. Drive safety and ergonomic improvements within manufacturing workstations and production environments.

Partner closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, and Planning teams to ensure successful project execution and operational alignment.

Support manufacturing equipment integration projects, including process automation, robotics applications, equipment parameter optimization, and production line interfaces.

About You:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Experience with TIN soldering processes.

Background in Automation Integration, Robotics, and Industrial Engineering.

Experience in stamping, metalworking, or metal-mechanical manufacturing environments is preferred.

Hands-on experience interacting with production equipment, including equipment setup, parameter configuration, troubleshooting, and process optimization.

Experience with tooling design and development is highly desirable.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and automation technologies. Six Sigma certification or experience utilizing statistical process improvement tools.

Strong Industrial Engineering fundamentals including time studies, labor analysis, capacity planning, line balancing, and productivity improvement.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Pull Systems, Poka-Yoke, and continuous improvement tools.

Experience developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.

Knowledge of automation, robotics integration, manufacturing equipment commissioning, and process parameter optimization.

Experience working with manufacturing equipment, tooling design, fixtures, and process development.

Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills using structured methodologies.

Ability to identify operational requirements based on customer demand and adjust resources accordingly.

Experience supporting process validation, equipment qualification, and standardized manufacturing practices.

Effective collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional environments.

You'll have success in this role if you: Increase production efficiency and throughput.

Reduce manufacturing costs, scrap, and downtime.

Drive the successful implementation of automation and continuous improvement projects and maintain stable, repeatable, and standardized manufacturing processes.

Keep strong collaboration across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams. Keep Safe and efficient manufacturing operations supporting business growth objectives.

Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make a difference — everywhere, every day.#LI-KRLAt Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.