Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist will lead and oversee multiple complex projects focused on optimizing material flow, material storage, and advanced manufacturing processes across multi-site operations. The specialist will interact directly with Design Engineering, Program Managers, Logistics, Purchasing, and Operations Teams to coordinate and execute manufacturing milestones and deliverables while ensuring the right materials are delivered to the right place, at the right time, with minimal waste. This position requires deep technical expertise in material management, lean methodologies, and digital manufacturing technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Operations Management, or related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in advanced manufacturing, materials flow engineering, supply chain logistics, or lean manufacturing.
• Master's degree (MSME/IE/MBA) with 5+ years of Advanced Manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma formal training or certifications (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).
• Experience with simulation and modeling software for material flow and facility layout design.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT, RFID, AGVs, and digital twin platforms.
• Knowledge of formalized Advanced and Lean Manufacturing applications, including value stream mapping, takt time analysis, inventory decoupling strategies, kanban systems, and pull-based replenishment.
• Experience in New Product Development, Product Transfers, and Material Flow optimization across multi-site environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing process engineering principles, including DFM/DFA, FMEA, process capability analysis, and control plans.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP) for integrated planning and material control, including shop floor integration.
• Solid knowledge in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or equivalent analytical platforms.
• Good vertical communication, interpersonal, and motivation skills, with the ability to present technical findings to senior leadership.
• Ability to achieve results through team building and teamwork.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and structured thinking.