Manufacturing Process Engineer

BELIMO Holding AG; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Belimo is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer with a lifecycle focus to support end-to-end standardization and optimization of manufacturing and assembly processes across the product life cycle. This role acts as a bridge between product industrialization, equipment engineering, and operations to ensure clean, scalable, and performant processes.

You will lead process improvements, collaborate with multiple teams, influence product design for process changes (DFM), and support audits and

Qualifications

• BS in engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Production) required.
• 3+ years in manufacturing/process engineering or industrialization.
• Experience with process validation, PFMEA, control plans, and standardization.
• Willingness to travel ~10% globally; German language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Standardize and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes across product life cycle.
• Lead CI efforts and represent production processes (Role Lead Make).
• Collaborate with CI, Supply Chain, Equipment, Quality, IT, and Operations.
• Develop line layouts and update work instructions.
• Support audits and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Industrialization

PFMEA

Process validation

Control plans

Project management

Education

BS in engineering

Job description

The Manufacturing Process Engineer with lifecycle focus acts within the Lead Make role in lifecycle projects, supporting the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes through change implementation, as a link between product industrialization, equipment engineering, and operations. This role is responsible for ensuring that clean, scalable and performant processes are implemented and that the requirements for the product, production equipment, and processes are transparently aligned.

What You'll Do

• Support end-to-end standardization and optimization of manufacturing and assembly processes across the product life cycle, ensuring compliance with the process architecture.
• Support process continuous improvement as a core team member in CI efforts representing the production processes (Role Lead Make)
• Collaborate with Lead Continuous Improvement, Lead Supply Chain, Lead Equipment, Quality, IT, and Operations
• Revise process requirements and architectural drivers to improve product engineering
• Influence product design by pointing out possible process improvements that need design changes. (DFM)
• Optimize process flows for production setup (VSM)
• Revise requirements for equipment and quality in manufacturing
• Create technical line layout in collaboration with all stakeholders
• Revise / Expand technical risk analyses (P-FMEA) as a contributor and implement resulting actions
• Own the implementation and validation of manufacturing processes.
• Perform pilot runs, ensure stable ramp up and confirm process capability
• Monitor performance and stability of manufacturing processes (uptime, yield, SPC)
• Ensure compliance of manufacturing processes with relevant regulations and standards
• Monitor production process cost.
• Supports creation/updates of manufacturing BOM and bill of processes (BOP)
• Support other activities of the manufacturing engineering roadmap (cost optimization, automation, transfers, integration)
• Write and update work instructions
• Support manufacturing processes across global sites (occasional travel)
• Support audits, regulatory reviews and internal process assessments

Who You Are

• BS in engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Production), business engineering or similar
• Further education in project management is a plus
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering or industrialization
• Experience with process validation, PFMEA, control plans and standardization
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and related tools
• Technical knowledge in device manufacturing, and the development of manufacturing equipment and processes
• Familiarity with industrial manufacturing
• Willingness and ability to travel globally (approximately 10%)
• German language skills are a plus
• Ability to influence, mediate, and organize across hierarchy and divisions
• Acts as catalyst for good teamwork by demonstrating humility, drive, and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to share knowledge, receive feedback, and collaborate well with others
• Contributes knowledge in development of state-of-the-art manufacturing engineering standards

Who We Are

At Belimo, we take pride in making our company a rewarding place to work. Our leaders are value-driven and encourage new ideas in their teams around the world. Through our passion, our employees are not only creating amazing products, they are revolutionizing the HVAC industry. Investing in our people is at the heart of Belimo's approach to engaging diverse creative talent to grow an industry-leading company. The success of our corporate brand is based on the expertise and commitment of each individual.

Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. The base pay for this position ranges from $95,000 - $110,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 15% of an employee’s annual base salary. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #WeAreBelimo

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support such as H1B, TN, E-3, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or employment based permanent residence processes, now or in the future.