Senior Manufacturing Engineer: NPI & Process Development

Methode Electronics Inc.; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Methode Electronics Inc. is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in Rolling Meadows, IL to develop and optimize manufacturing processes, manage capital equipment projects, and support NPI through PFMEA, tooling, and production readiness activities.

Responsibilities include defining processes, validating equipment, and leading cross-functional efforts to ensure capability, quality, and compliance. Travel domestically and internationally is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power products component design and manufacturing.
• Demonstrated depth in core processes (stamping, bending, extrusion, molding, CNC machining, plating, welding, or automated assembly).
• In-depth understanding of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, SPC.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with ability to present at all levels.
• Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency strongly preferred for operations interactions.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and production systems for new product launches.
• Own process definition from quoting through production qualification; develop PFMEA, control plans, maintenance schedules, tooling specs; validate equipment; complete process qualification.
• Develop cost justifications for capital equipment; lead capital equipment projects including supplier selection and qualification.
• Ensure equipment meets EHS requirements and targets; ensure launch readiness and process capability.
• Collaborate with design/system engineering, quality, supply chain, and EHS teams; coordinate with suppliers on materials and tooling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Spanish proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

APQP

PPAP

DFMEA/PFMEA

DVP&R

GD&T

SPC

Job description

Methode Electronics Inc. is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in Rolling Meadows, IL to develop and optimize manufacturing processes, manage capital equipment projects, and support NPI through PFMEA, tooling, and production readiness activities.

Responsibilities include defining processes, validating equipment, and leading cross-functional efforts to ensure capability, quality, and compliance. Travel domestically and internationally is required as needed.