Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist (Npdi) (Mexicali)

Generic Job Summary

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) integrates manufacturing expertise into the New Product Development (NPD) process to ensure new products are designed for optimal manufacturability, scalability, cost‑effectiveness, and quality. This role acts as a key technical liaison between product design, engineering, supply chain, and operations teams from early concept through production launch. The AME contributes to the development of manufacturing strategies, evaluates and selects appropriate production technologies, and leads the development and validation of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment. The role also supports early prototype builds, defines manufacturing readiness requirements, and ensures smooth transition into full‑scale production.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the manufacturing voice in cross‑functional NPD teams from concept through production launch.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost optimization into early product design.
• Develop and implement manufacturing process plans, including process flow, equipment selection, and layout.
• Lead the design, sourcing, and qualification of tooling, fixtures, and automation to support new product introduction.
• Support prototype and pilot builds, analyze results, and provide feedback to design and engineering teams.
• Assess and mitigate manufacturing risks through PFMEA, control plans, and robust process controls.
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to ensure readiness and scalability of manufacturing processes.
• Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the NPD cycle.
• Document standard work instructions, process specifications, and training materials for production handoff.
• Track and report key metrics related to manufacturability, cost, quality, and launch readiness.
• Initiate manufacturing technology innovations and oversee implementation, including new requirements for key processes that are unique to a new product design.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering/Technology, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in a global operations organization with oversight/activities in multiple regions (manufacturing & supply chain).

Requirements

• Experience in region‑to‑region manufacturing operations transfers (establishing capability in another region).
• Knowledgeable in project management within a new product development framework.
• Knowledgeable in New Product Design DFM/DFX, FMEA, and Product Cost Management.
• Knowledgeable in electro/mechanical manufacturing.
• 5–7 years of related experience.
• Travel requirement: 10%.