FTI

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Lead

FTI

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Appleton • Wisconsin • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • Lead and develop on site Manufacturing Engineering team to effectively support and complete new product launches and process implementation.
  • Design and optimize flexible manufacturing processes to support new products/technologies.
  • Develop business cases, cost models, and ROI analyses to justify technology investments and capital projects.
  • Support development of standard work, labor models, line balancing, and capacity plans.
  • Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) engagement to ensure products are designed for flexibility, serviceability, and efficient assembly.
  • Champion Lean principles focused on flow, setup reduction (SMED), visual management, and waste elimination in high-variability processes.
  • Guide the use of advanced analytics, simulation, and digital manufacturing tools to improve scheduling, throughput, and decision making.
  • Research, evaluate, and benchmark emerging manufacturing technologies, automation, and digital tools applicable to operations.
  • Establish and track KPIs that balance efficiency, responsiveness, quality, and cost in a high-mix production environment.
  • Ensure safety, quality, ergonomic, and regulatory requirements are fully integrated into all process designs and operational changes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations engineering
  • 3+ years of people management experience leading technical teams
  • Up to 25% travel required
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
Benefits
  • Competitive, merit-based compensation
  • Career path development
  • Flexible and robust benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
Manufacturing EngineeringProcess ImplementationCost ModelsROI AnalysesDesign for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)Lean PrinciplesSetup Reduction (SMED)Advanced AnalyticsDigital Manufacturing ToolsKPI Tracking
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingFlexibility
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering