Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Electronics & NPI Leader

L2x Talent Solutions

Downers Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

22 hours ago

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Job summary

L2x Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Engineering Process Leader to develop and optimize manufacturing work instructions, BOMs, and test parameters for electronics/mechatronics products. You will collaborate with design and test teams to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while driving process improvements and robust documentation.

Responsibilities include DFSS/DFM deployment, PPAP package generation, and leading root-cause analysis for continuous improvement on the production

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BSIE, BSME, BSIET or similar).
10+ years of experience in electronics, electro-mechanical, or mechatronics manufacturing/assembly.
Experience in highly regulated or tight-tolerance industries (medical, military/defense, aerospace, automotive, etc.).
Experience in New Product Development (NPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), R&D, or prototype environments.
Strong understanding of manufacturing process flow, production operations, assembly processes and floor support.
Ability to develop and release detailed work instructions/process sheets for electronic manufacturing and assembly processes.
Ability to create, update, and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) tied to engineering changes (ECOs, CARs, etc.).
Ability to support NPI builds from prototype through production, ensuring documentation, process readiness, and successful handoff to manufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop process sheets (Work Instructions) for all products.
Update BOMs reflecting CARs and approved process improvements.
Define test parameters for electrical and mechanical integrity.
Incorporate guidance from design and test engineers on safety, quality, and environmental issues.
Teach and sustain DFSS and DFM in development projects.
Ensure new products are documented with BOM and process sheets.
Plan, document, and report test results, processes, and workflow improvements.
Generate PPAP packages (Capability Studies, FMEA, Control Plans).
Plan and analyze RMA to determine root causes and corrective actions.
Maintain awareness of customer requirements and use complaints to drive improvements.
Maintain safe, healthy working environment and ensure equipment usage per regulations.
Ensure environmental and health/safety compliance on the production floor.
Operate and train on equipment including Calipers, Voltmeter, assembly aids, jigs, fixtures, and welders.