Operations Development Lead Manufacturing Engineer - NPI

About the role

The Operations Development Lead Manufacturing Engineer - NPI bridges engineering design and manufacturing and supply chain. Working closely with product engineering, the engineer defines manufacturing requirements during New Product Development, manages cross-functional deliverables and schedules, and brings new products to market on time with expected quality and cost performance. The role acts as a liaison between functional groups and the Manufacturing & Supply Chain organization, and requires strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Key responsibilities

• Manage projects from early design through production launch, including manufacturing readiness assessments and design reviews
• Develop schedules, set milestones, assess and mitigate risks, and run regular project status meetings
• Integrate manufacturing, assembly, quality, sourcing and service methods into new product designs
• Design or specify manufacturing equipment, tooling and processes, and coordinate factory acceptance tests
• Drive material readiness with supply chain and deliver products on time, within budget and at expected quality
• Translate customer needs into product features and requirements, and feed lessons learned back to engineering and supply chain
• Define project requirements including investment, resources, tollgate schedule and budget, and perform financial analysis
• Manage programs using the NPI tollgate process and DFSS rigor

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Applied Science
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and product development
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for platform initiatives and global NPIs
• Desired: prior project management experience, understanding of finance and business drivers, and ability to manage complex multi-year technical programs

Required skills

• Print reading, wire schematic reading and engineering specifications
• 3D model/CAD software and BOM (PLM) tools
• Desired: ERP tools (e.g. Oracle, SAP) and strong data analysis with Excel
• Working knowledge of locomotive manufacturing: fabrication, coatings, assembly, electrical and test procedures

Salary range stated as $79,100-$112,800, subject to change; benefits include health, welfare and retirement, and possibly an annual bonus.