Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer: Lead Product Launches

Vontier; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Vontier is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and implement production equipment for PCBAs and electro-mechanical assemblies, spanning local to global operations. You will craft production plans, fixtures, and maintenance schemes while driving safety, quality, and on-time delivery on a cross-functional team.

You will contribute to strategic initiatives like AMT and supply chain diversification, mentor junior engineers, and lead NPI activities across multiple product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent project leadership experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience; at least 2 years of NPI experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing assembly and test processes.
• Project management experience preferred.
• 3D modeling and 3D printing experience highly recommended.
• National Instruments LabVIEW experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product introductions by executing the GVR APM process and leading cross functional coordination.
• Develop and implement standard work, manufacturing processes, and production cells for new products.
• Provide technical support, training, and guidance to production personnel during product and process releases.
• Integrate and implement prototype and permanent electronic/mechanical test equipment to support NPI.
• Collaborate with design, quality, supply chain, and other functions to ensure safety, manufacturability, testability, and cost objectives.
• Prepare capital justifications for equipment, software, and services required for NPI.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across assigned areas.
• Troubleshoot production issues and mentor entry level engineers as needed.
• Lead regional manufacturing, simplification, and supply chain diversification projects across business units.
• Communicate effectively, work independently with minimal supervision, and champion improvement workshops (Kaizens) and AMT opportunities.
• Works directly with Manufacturing Engineers, Senior Test Engineers, Associate Test Engineers, Area Supervisors, Materials Procurement, Design Engineers, Cell Operators, equipment vendors, management, other NPI Engineers, and global cross functional teams.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Manufacturing engineering experience

NPI engineering experience

3D modeling

3D printing

National Instruments LabVIEW

Microsoft Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

National Instruments LabVIEW

Job description

Vontier is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and implement production equipment for PCBAs and electro-mechanical assemblies, spanning local to global operations. You will craft production plans, fixtures, and maintenance schemes while driving safety, quality, and on-time delivery on a cross-functional team.

You will contribute to strategic initiatives like AMT and supply chain diversification, mentor junior engineers, and lead NPI activities across multiple product