Advanced Engineering Manufacturing Engineer

Currier; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Currier is seeking an Advanced Engineering Manufacturing Engineer to support New Product Introduction from concept through production launch. This role partners with cross-functional teams to evaluate manufacturability, define production processes, support tooling and equipment decisions, and ensure new products are ready for scalable manufacturing.

You will lead manufacturing readiness for NPI projects from kickoff through production release, evaluate tooling, packaging, automation, and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 4+ years in manufacturing engineering or NPI experience.
• Experience with injection molding and/or blow molding preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA, and process validation.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing readiness for NPI projects from kickoff to production release.
• Evaluate manufacturability, product requirements, tooling, packaging, automation, equipment, labor needs, and process capability.
• Develop cost estimates and quote inputs for labor, tooling, packaging, automation, machinery, and manufacturing processes.
• Define, qualify, and validate new manufacturing equipment and processes with PFMEA, IQ/OQ/PQ support.
• Create and maintain work instructions, SOPs, project records, and production handoff documentation.
• Support production launch through operator training, launch metric monitoring, and transition to ongoing operations.
• Prepare RFQ packages for packaging, automation, and post-processing equipment.
• Manage project scope, action items, due dates, and communication throughout development and launch.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process engineering

New product launch

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an Advanced Engineering Manufacturing Engineer to support New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept through production launch. This role partners with cross-functional teams to evaluate manufacturability, define production processes, support tooling and equipment decisions, and ensure new products are ready for scalable manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing readiness for NPI projects from tool kickoff through production release
• Evaluate manufacturability, product requirements, tooling, packaging, automation, equipment, labor needs, and process capability
• Develop cost estimates and quote inputs for labor, tooling, packaging, automation, machinery, and manufacturing processes
• Define, qualify, and validate new manufacturing equipment and processes, including PFMEA, IQ, OQ, and PQ support
• Create and maintain work instructions, SOPs, project records, and production handoff documentation
• Support production launch through operator training, launch metric monitoring, and transition to ongoing operations
• Prepare and evaluate RFQ packages for packaging, automation, and post-processing equipment
• Manage project scope, action items, due dates, and communication throughout development and launch

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 4+ years of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or new product launch experience preferred
• Experience with injection molding and/or blow molding preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, and process validation preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• ERP systems
• Adobe or related documentation tools

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build strong relationships
• Technical aptitude with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications
• Analytical thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Team-oriented with the ability to lead cross-functional groups
• Experience with IQMS Delmia works is a plus

Work Environment

• Office and manufacturing floor environment
• Occasional travel to suppliers, customers, and tooling shops may

Benefits

Standard Health, Dental, Vision Benefits.

Generous PTO.

401K Match.