Advanced Engineering Manufacturing Engineer

Alentra (formerly Currier); City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Benefits

Generous PTO

401K Match

Job summary

Alentra seeks an Advanced Engineering Manufacturing Engineer to drive New Product Introduction from concept through production launch in our New York area facility. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and scalable processes, while shaping tooling, automation, and cost targets.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on molding experience, PFMEA and process validation knowledge, and strong documentation and problem-solving skills to lead readiness, training, and smooth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or NPI.
• Experience with injection molding or blow molding preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing readiness for NPI projects from kickoff to production release.
• Evaluate manufacturability, tooling, packaging, automation, equipment, labor needs, and process capability.
• Develop cost estimates for labor, tooling, packaging, automation, machinery, and 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.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

SolidWorks

CAD software

ERP systems

IQMS DelmiaWorks

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.

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

• Standard Health, Dental, Vision Benefits.
• Generous PTO.
• 401K Match.