Manufacturing Project Engineer

About the role

The Manufacturing Project Engineer will oversee factory operations, lead a small team of interns and work closely with cross‑functional groups to drive manufacturing excellence, process improvements and support new product introductions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a small team of interns within the manufacturing environment.
• Apply knowledge of electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, microcontrollers) in daily tasks.
• Design test circuits to meet product assembly and testing requirements.
• Develop and refine manufacturing methods to reduce waste and increase output.
• Plan, manage and execute projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with the New Product Development team to align resources with product roadmaps.
• Produce documentation for the BURN product development stage‑gate process, including forecasts, product build studies, TAKT time calculations, line balancing, line design, CAPEX management, sourcing and tracking of assembly line items, packaging and process flow definition.
• Work with Engineering Design to develop jigs, fixtures, QC gauges and assembly/process work instructions.
• Partner with Tooling to create tooling setup sheets.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements with production and quality departments.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (essential).
• Practical knowledge of electronic components.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering or a related field is an advantage.
• Strong project management and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and lead small teams.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Required skills

• Electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, microcontrollers)
• Test circuit design
• Jig and fixture development
• QC gauge creation
• Assembly/process work instruction development
• Tooling setup sheet preparation
• Line balancing
• CAPEX management
• TAKT time calculation
• Product build studies
• Process flow definition