Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Engines & Power Systems

Jobtailor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer/Technical Program Manager to lead new manufacturing techniques and cost-improvement initiatives. You will review designs for manufacturability, manage RD readiness items, and align with APQP/DFMEA/PPAP standards while coordinating with Engineering and Sourcing to meet capacity and cost targets.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering or TPM, strong Six Sigma credentials, and proficiency with SAP/Teamcenter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Electrical, Aerospace)
• 5+ years of Engineering, Technical Program Management or Integrated Supply Chain experience
• 3+ years performing manufacturing engineering and/or technical program management on complex mechanical or electromechanical products
• Product knowledge in turbo machinery, electric motors, electric power generation systems
• Ability to read engineering mechanical drawings and assess for manufacturability and producibility
• Knowledge of specialized metallurgy, heat treatment, processes and finishes, casting and machining processes
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Project
• Manufacturing and supplier factory floor exposure requiring safety shoes and glasses
• Knowledge of oral, written, and presentation communication
• Understanding of manufacturing techniques and their impact on costs
• Project management proficiency, including closing initiatives on time and within budget
• Green Belt, DFSS, Black Belt, Lean, or HOS certification; demonstrated ability in using Six Sigma tools
• Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA/MSA and other APQP elements
• Knowledge of SAP, Teamcenter, and other data system applications

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of new manufacturing techniques
• Review designs for cost, quality, manufacturability, and yield
• Manage Manufacturing Readiness Level items to meet IPDS goals
• Manage Unit Product Cost models to meet Flawless Launch and APQP goals
• Ensure design benefits from APQP artifacts (PMAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP)
• Ensure product benefits from Flawless Launch artifacts (DFM Scorecard, Heat Map, PRR, MRA)
• Interface with Engineering and Sourcing to identify suppliers meeting capacity, cost, and capability goals
• Identify and manage new product assembly, test, tooling, equipment, and capital needs
• Drive adherence to established product development processes
• Manage cost takeout efforts and risk mitigation plans
• Drive DFx activities across manufacturing, assembly, test, and Lean
• Predict and manage Product Rolled Throughput Yield efforts
• Facilitate Production Readiness Reviews and action closures
• Interface with production cells to ensure smooth production transitions
• Support product offering proposals
• Provide scheduling, planning, and budget management to Program Management
• Manage hardware delivery program milestones and maintain required metrics
• Provide status presentations
• Support AME standard work definition and tiered MOS accountability
• Participate in cross-functional integrated product teams

Skills

Manufacturing Techniques

Cost Management

Engineering Drawings

Product Rolled Throughput Yield

Lean Methodologies

Advanced Excel

MS Project

Six Sigma

Oral Communication

Presentation Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Teamcenter

MS PowerPoint

Job description

• Lead the implementation of new manufacturing techniques
• Review conceptual and development designs for cost, quality, manufacturability, and yield
• Manage Manufacturing Readiness Level items to meet IPDS goals
• Manage Unit Product Cost models to meet Flawless Launch and APQP goals
• Ensure design benefits from APQP artifacts including PMAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, and PPAP
• Ensure product benefits from Flawless Launch artifacts including DFM Scorecard, Heat Map, PRR, and MRA
• Interface with Engineering and Sourcing to identify suppliers meeting capacity, cost, and capability goals
• Identify and manage new product assembly, test, tooling, equipment, and capital needs
• Drive adherence to established product development processes
• Manage cost takeout efforts and risk mitigation plans
• Drive DFx activities across manufacturing, assembly, test, and Lean
• Predict and manage Product Rolled Throughput Yield efforts to target
• Facilitate Production Readiness Reviews and action closures
• Interface with production cells to ensure smooth production transitions
• Support product offering proposals
• Provide scheduling, planning, and budget management to Program Management
• Manage hardware delivery program milestones and maintain required metrics
• Provide status presentations
• Support AME standard work definition and tiered MOS accountability
• Participate in cross-functional integrated product teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Electrical, Aerospace)
• 5+ years of Engineering, Technical Program Management or Integrated Supply Chain experience
• 3+ years performing manufacturing engineering and/or technical program management on complex mechanical or electromechanical products
• Product knowledge in turbo machinery, electric motors, electric power generation systems
• Ability to read engineering mechanical drawings and assess for manufacturability and producibility
• Knowledge of specialized metallurgy, heat treatment, processes and finishes, casting and machining processes
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Project
• Manufacturing and supplier factory floor exposure requiring safety shoes and glasses
• Knowledge of oral, written, and presentation communication
• Understanding of manufacturing techniques and their impact on costs
• Project management proficiency, including closing initiatives on time and within budget
• Green Belt, DFSS, Black Belt, Lean, or HOS certification; demonstrated ability in using Six Sigma tools
• Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA/MSA and other APQP elements
• Knowledge of SAP, Teamcenter, and other data system applications
• Must be a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing engineering and technical program management, with a strong focus on product development processes, cost management, and risk mitigation. Proficient in utilizing Six Sigma methodologies and tools to drive quality and efficiency in complex mechanical and electromechanical products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Technical Program Management
• Six Sigma Certification
• DFMEA/PFMEA Experience
• Project Management Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Manufacturing Techniques
• Cost Management
• Engineering Mechanical Drawings
• Product Rolled Throughput Yield
• Lean Methodologies
• Advanced Excel
• MS Project
• DFM Scorecard
• Heat Map Analysis
• Tooling and Equipment Management

Soft Skills

• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Green Belt
• DFSS
• Black Belt
• Lean Certification
• HOS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Turbo Machinery
• Electric Motors
• Electric Power Generation Systems
• Manufacturing Readiness Level
• APQP
• PMAP
• Control Plan
• PPAP
• Production Readiness Reviews
• Safety Standards

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• Teamcenter
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Data System Applications