Manufacturing Engineer L1

Wipro; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Limited seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead process development, line layout, and workstation design from concept to high-volume ramp-up. You will standardize procedures, develop SOPs, rubrics, and launch checklists while collaborating on DFM/DFA feedback and GD&T practices.

The role requires 7+ years in large-scale discrete manufacturing and cross-functional collaboration across Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, and EHS.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering.
• Experience: 7+ years in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or production launch.
• Environment: Direct experience in large-scale discrete manufacturing (e.g., automotive, battery, energy, aerospace, or heavy equipment).
• Collaboration: Proven track record working with cross-functional teams spanning Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, and EHS.

Responsibilities

• Lead process flow planning, line layout inputs, and workstation design from concept through ramp-up.
• Create and optimize SOPs, work instructions, process flow diagrams, routings, and launch checklists.
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback and guide GD&T/tolerance stack-up practices.
• Lead PFMEAs, control plans, APQP/PPAP inputs, process validation, and root-cause analyses (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Partner with Equipment and Controls teams to deploy tooling, fixtures, and safety systems.
• Integrate PFEP strategies, sequencing, packaging, and line-side material delivery configurations.
• Troubleshoot bottlenecks and optimize cycle times, yield, and OEE using Lean and Six Sigma.

Skills

Process Development

Standardization

DFM/DFA

Quality & Risk

Automation & Controls

Logistics & Material Flow

Lean & Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering

Tools

MES

SCADA

PLM

ERP (SAP)

Job description

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description:

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• NPI & Process Development:Lead process flow planning, line layout inputs, and workstation design from early concept through high-volume production ramp-up.
• Standardization & Documentation:Create and optimize SOPs, detailed work instructions, process flow diagrams, routings, and launch readiness checklists.
• DFM & Tolerancing:Collaborate with Product Engineering to provide Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA) feedback and guide GD&T/tolerance stack-up practices.
• Quality & Risk Control:Lead PFMEAs, control plans, APQP/PPAP inputs, process validation trials, and structured root-cause analyses (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Automation & Controls:Partner with Equipment and Controls teams to deploy and validate tooling, fixtures, error-proofing (Poka-Yoke), sensors, and safety systems.
• Logistics & Material Flow:Integrate Plan for Every Part (PFEP) strategies, sequencing, packaging, and line-side material delivery configurations.
• Continuous Improvement:Troubleshoot shop-floor bottlenecks and optimize cycle times, yield, first-time quality, and OEE using Lean and Six Sigma tools.

Basic Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering.
• Experience:7+ years in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or production launch.
• Environment:Direct experience in large-scale discrete manufacturing (e.g., automotive, battery, energy, aerospace, or heavy equipment).
• Collaboration:Proven track record working with cross-functional teams spanning Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, and EHS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Greenfield Exposure:Direct experience supporting greenfield facility development, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational handover.
• Technical Mastery:Deep knowledge of machining, assembly, fabrication, welding, surface treatments, or testing.
• Systems & Data:Familiarity with MES, SCADA, PLM, ERP (SAP), and manufacturing execution data analysis (OEE, Takt, line-balancing).

Mandatory Skills: Robotics.Experience: 3-5 Years.

The expected compensation for this role ranges from $45,000 to $110,000 .Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.

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