Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead will be responsible for leading manufacturing engineering initiatives, technology transfer projects, capital equipment procurement, process optimization, and continuous improvement programs. The role will drive manufacturing excellence through capacity enhancement, operational efficiency, quality improvement, and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering & Operations Excellence

• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to improve productivity, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement initiatives across production operations.
• Establish and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, throughput, and product quality.
• Conduct line balancing, capacity planning, and resource optimization studies.
• Define and maintain standard work, standard hours, and manufacturing best practices.

Technology Transfer & New Product Introduction

• Manage end-to-end technology transfer from global manufacturing locations to local facilities.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), Value Package Introduction (VPI), and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure seamless integration of manufacturing systems, processes, and supply chain requirements during transfers.

Capital Equipment Procurement & Project Management

• Identify manufacturing equipment requirements based on capacity and business demand.
• Manage end-to-end capital equipment procurement from RFQ preparation to commissioning
• Conduct technical evaluations and techno-commercial discussions with suppliers.