Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager
About the role
Job Description:
WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to be successful.
Behind our doors, you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.
This position is responsible to lead the development, implementation, and optimization of advanced manufacturing processes, ensuring successful new product launches, operational efficiency, and adoption of innovative technologies, contributing to quality, cost, productivity, and business growth objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Management
Lead and develop the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team
Ensure achievement of technical, business, and performance objectives
New Product Introduction
Coordinate product introduction from concept through production
Ensure line readiness (capacity, quality, training, etc.)
Process Development & Validation
Design, develop, and validate manufacturing processes
Ensure process robustness prior to launch
Automation & Technology
Implement automation solutions and new technologies
Evaluate and integrate advanced manufacturing equipment and systems
CAPEX Project Management
Plan and execute capital investment projects
Coordinate equipment purchasing and supplier relationships
Technical Documentation
Ensure complete and updated documentation (DFM, Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Work Instructions, Process Validations, etc.)
Cross-Functional Coordination
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, NPI, OPM, Procurement, and others
Continuous Improvement & Results
Drive process efficiency improvements, scrap reduction, productivity, and cost savings
Innovation initiatives
Promote Industry 4.0, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Accountability / Ownership - Full ownership of AME results
Tools you need to bring with you:
Knowledge of Manufacturing Process Engineering
Development, validation, and optimization of production processes
Layout design and line balancing
Knowledge of takt time, capacity, and throughput
End-to-end NPD lifecycle management from design to production
Ensuring line readiness (capacity, quality, training, etc.)
Coordination with design, quality, and operations teams
Implementation of automation solutions (fixtures, stations, lines)
Selection and validation of technologies (robotics, vision systems, torque control, others)
Integration of new equipment into existing processes
Project Management (CAPEX) - Planning, execution, and control of capital investment projects
Financial evaluation (ROI, Payback)
Supplier management and equipment procurement
Core Tools / Quality
PFMEA
Control Plans, work instructions, and process validation
Knowledge of quality metrics (Scrap, FPY, Cpk)
Transfers & Ramp-Up
Line transfers between plants or platforms
Production ramp-up management
Post-launch process stabilization
Cycle time reduction and waste elimination
Implementation of cost reduction initiatives
Systems integration (traceability, MES, etc.)
CAD / tooling and fixture design
Oracle / ERP systems (routing, BOM, process management)
Data analysis (intermediate Excel, analytical tools)
Integration of product design, manufacturing processes, and quality validation
Resolution of complex engineering problems
Ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary technical teams
Coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performance
Ability to prioritize projects based on business impact and available resources
Long-term vision in automation, NPI, and process scalability
Focus on results aligned with productivity, cost, and quality objectives
Ability to translate strategies into actionable plans
Effective Communication - ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams
Stakeholder management (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, NPD, others)
Data-Driven Decision Making - use of metrics to support decision-making
Ability to assess technical and business risks
Change Management - adaptability to dynamic environments
Continuous improvement mindset
We provide a great package of benefits on top of the Labor Law.
Please submit resume in English
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