Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Fauna

Responsibilities: Partner with product design teams to embed DFM/DFA and simplify assembly processes while evolving with product design Develop and validate assembly methods (joining, fastening, adhesive bonding, press-fits, human-assisted automation, robotic assembly) for complex electromechanical products Drive PFMEA upstream in product development and treat the factory as an integrated product Concept, design, size, balance, and schedule manufacturing lines including material flow, vendor selection, equipment specification, automation strategy, installation, and commissioning Define line requirements (layout, work content, cycle times, rates, headcount) Detail equipment/fixturing design, vendor management, RFQ, FAT, and deployment Collaborate with OEMs, tooling suppliers, automation integrators, and production partners Lead projects from concept through production launch with a focus on readiness, safety, quality, throughput, and scrap reduction Standardize assembly processes, control plans, maintenance strategies, and operational documentation Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving for continuous improvement Mentor junior engineers and uphold a culture of technical excellence, safety, and discipline

Key requirements: 7+ years in direct manufacturing engineering in high-volume assembly environments for complex electromechanical products Experience commissioning, startup, and ramp-up of integrated assembly operations Strong knowledge of mechanical joining, fastening, adhesive bonding, press-fits, human-assisted automation, and robotic assembly Track record of reducing manufacturing costs while preserving or improving quality Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred) Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments cross-functional collaboration ambidexterity in fast-paced environments problem-solving under ambiguity DFM/DFA integration in design for manufacturability PFMEA and risk assessment in early development assembly methods (mechanical joining, fastening, adhesive bonding, press-fits, automation, robotics)