Manufacturing Engineer L4

Wipro Limited; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wipro Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering lead for NPI and process development in the Boston area. You will drive line layout inputs, develop SOPs, and work with cross‑functional teams to prepare for high-volume production ramp‑up.

Responsibilities include DFM/DFA feedback with Product Engineering, PFMEA/PPAP activities, process validation trials, and continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce cycle times and improve yield.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering.
• 7+ years in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or production launch.
• Direct experience in large-scale discrete manufacturing (e.g., automotive, battery, energy, aerospace, or heavy equipment).
• 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 high-volume ramp-up.
• Create and optimize SOPs, work instructions, process flow diagrams, routings, and launch readiness checklists.
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback and GD&T/tolerance guidance with Product Engineering.
• Lead PFMEAs, control plans, APQP/PPAP inputs, process validation trials, and 8D/5 Why/Fishbone analyses.
• Partner with Equipment and Controls to deploy tooling, fixtures, sensors, and safety systems.
• Develop PFEP strategies, sequencing, packaging, and line-side material delivery configurations.

Skills

Robotics

Education

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

Tools

MES

SCADA

PLM

ERP SAP

OEE data analysis

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

• 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: 5-8 Years.The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $135,000 .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.Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.