Senior 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

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.