Manufacturing Engineering Manager — DFx & NPI Leader
Edwards Vacuum
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Edwards Vacuum seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Development to lead a skilled ME team within the Product Development group. You will drive DFx (DFM, DFA, DFT, DFS) and cost-focused design, ensuring manufacturability from concept through industrialisation and alignment with global production strategies.
You will establish PFMEA/DFMEA standards, guide reviews, manage prototypes and pilots, and mentor engineers while upholding safety, quality, and ISO requirements for right-first-time
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
- Extensive hands-on experience in Manufacturing Engineering within product development or NPI environments.
- Demonstrable expertise in DFx methodologies including DFM, DFA, DFT, DFS and cost-efficient design principles.
- Comprehensive knowledge of PFMEA/DFMEA embedded within NPI frameworks.
- Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing processes (SMT, through-hole, testing, final assembly).
- Proven ability to influence design and engineering teams and senior stakeholders.
- Exceptional people leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (preferably SAP) and standard PM tools.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a Manufacturing Engineering team, fostering a culture of inclusivity and technical excellence.
- Champion DFx strategies across DFM, DFA, DFT, DFS and cost-based design to embed manufacturability.
- Establish and enforce PFMEA/DFMEA standards and guide manufacturing considerations in concept reviews and detailed design.
- Oversee prototype and pilot builds, verify processes and validations before volume production.
- Contribute to product roadmaps and technology strategies by highlighting capability gaps and risks.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory and ISO standards.
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Edwards Vacuum seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Development to lead a skilled ME team within the Product Development group. You will drive DFx (DFM, DFA, DFT, DFS) and cost-focused design, ensuring manufacturability from concept through industrialisation and alignment with global production strategies.
You will establish PFMEA/DFMEA standards, guide reviews, manage prototypes and pilots, and mentor engineers while upholding safety, quality, and ISO requirements for right-first-time
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