Mission
Position Overview
We are seeking a Junior Manufacturing Engineer / Methods Engineer to join our Industrialization and Manufacturing Engineering team in Plattsburgh, NY. In this role, you will define, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes, industrial documentation, and Method Times to achieve Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets across product industrialization—from preliminary design through serial production.
Key Responsibilities
Process Engineering & Industrialization: Participate in P-FMEA, prototype validations, and manufacturing process definitions. Propose manufacturability improvements during design reviews and estimate initial Method Times.
Industrial Documentation & ERP: Develop ERP routings, Work Instructions, Inspection Instructions, and CNC programs (where applicable).
Workstation & Line Optimization: Define task sequencing, optimize line balancing, and ensure strict compliance with EHS and ergonomic requirements.
Tooling Support: Identify tooling requirements, prepare technical specifications, and assist with tooling validation.
Time & Motion Analysis: Calculate, validate, and optimize Method Times utilizing MTM, MEK, or UAS methodologies.
Industrial Validation: Support First Article Review (FAR), First Article Inspection (FAI), and Serial Go readiness milestones.
Production Support & Continuous Improvement: Resolve day-to-day production technical issues, support engineering change retrofits, and participate in SWIP workshops, QRQC activities, and Return of Experience (REX) reviews.
Profile
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent Technical Diploma.
Experience: Prior experience in manufacturing engineering, methods engineering, or industrialization within a manufacturing environment. (Experience in railway rolling stock manufacturing preferred).
Technical Skills:
Core knowledge of manufacturing processes, work instructions, and line balancing.
Familiarity with SAP or equivalent ERP systems (BOM management, routings, configuration management).
Experience with Time & Motion studies (MTM, MEK, UAS).
Understanding of quality tools and standards (P-FMEA, QRQC, FAI/FAR).
EHS & Safety: Solid understanding of workplace safety guidelines, ergonomics, and manufacturing quality standards.
Communication & Languages: Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Soft Skills: Highly organized, decisive, detail-oriented, and collaborative with strong problem-solving ability.