Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer & Team Lead

NovAtel Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineering Lead to join our high‑tech engineering and manufacturing team. This hybrid role blends hands‑on engineering with team leadership to deliver robust manufacturing solutions for electronic enclosures.

You will lead a small cross‑functional team, drive DFMs, PFMEAs, process development and NPI; partner with Product Development, Quality and Production to meet performance targets while shaping department

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering with 5+ years in high-tech manufacturing.
• Proven project leadership and technical supervision of teams.
• Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing PFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Proven track record of implementing manufacturing process improvements.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills; able to drive actions to completion.
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office, 3D modeling tools).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line support for 8D investigations and production issues.
• Monitor and analyze production yields and key performance indicators.
• Drive continuous process improvements.
• Define manufacturing strategies and conceptual process designs for new products.
• Apply DfM principles and collaborate with Product Design on manufacturability.
• Develop manufacturing documentation (Process Flows, PFMEAs, Control Plans, PPAP deliverables).
• Design and validate work instructions, fixtures, and production aids.
• Support and lead NPI builds, pilot builds, and process validation activities.
• Develop MBOMs in ERP/PLM systems.
• Support supplier quality and manufacturing process validation.
• Investigate process deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and deploy new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Balance and prioritize sustaining production support activities across the team.
• Scope manufacturing engineering work for NPI and improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain department-level project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Align team priorities with business objectives and production needs.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and technical support to team members.
• Support onboarding, training, and development of Process and Test Engineers.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
• Act as the primary Tucson point-of-contact for Manufacturing Engineering.
• Coordinate with Product Development, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment across sites.
• Identify gaps in processes, tools, and capabilities and drive improvements.
• Standardize best practices across manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Manufacturing process improvements

Lean Manufacturing

Communication & coordination

Leadership

3D modeling tools/MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering degree/diploma

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

SAP

MBOM creation

Job description

Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineering Lead to join our high‑tech engineering and manufacturing team. This hybrid role blends hands‑on engineering with team leadership to deliver robust manufacturing solutions for electronic enclosures.

You will lead a small cross‑functional team, drive DFMs, PFMEAs, process development and NPI; partner with Product Development, Quality and Production to meet performance targets while shaping department