Manufacturing Engineer III - NPI & Capital Projects

Methode Electronics, Inc.; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Hearing insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Wellness program

Time off benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Methode Electronics, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes, lead capital equipment projects, and drive process validation and NPI readiness.

You will own process definitions from quoting to full production qualification and collaborate with design, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure robust process capability. The role requires deep expertise in core manufacturing processes, strong leadership, and the ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power products component design and manufacturing.
• In-depth understanding of core processes (e.g., stamping, bending, extrusion, molding, CNC machining, plating, welding, or automated assembly).
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, SPC and control plans.
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities with the capacity to present to all organizational levels.
• Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency strongly preferred for operations interactions.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and production systems for new product launches.
• Create and maintain process documentation (work instructions, SOPs, process flow).
• Lead NPI and process validation activities, including PFMEA and control plans.
• Own process definition from quoting through full production qualification and validation.
• Develop PFMEA, control plans, preventive maintenance schedules, and tooling specifications.
• Validate new equipment and complete process qualification activities to ensure capability before SOP.
• Lead capital equipment projects, including specification, supplier selection, and qualification.
• Ensure equipment meets EHS requirements and planned capability targets.
• Collaborate with design, quality, supply chain, and EHS teams to ensure process readiness.
• Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to coordinate tooling and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Travel willingness

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics

Job description

Methode Electronics, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes, lead capital equipment projects, and drive process validation and NPI readiness.

You will own process definitions from quoting to full production qualification and collaborate with design, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure robust process capability. The role requires deep expertise in core manufacturing processes, strong leadership, and the ability to communicate