Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist (Georgetown, TX)

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing system design, production flow development, and factory planning methodologies. 

• Experience developing production capacity models, manufacturing roadmaps, and business growth scenarios. 

• Expertise in facility layout development, material flow analysis, WIP management, storage planning, and material handling systems. 

• Proven ability to lead manufacturing readiness, production launch, commissioning, and capacity ramp activities. 

• Knowledge of industrialization processes for new products, technologies, and manufacturing operations. 

• Experience evaluating manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and capital equipment investments. 

• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and Operational Excellence principles. 

• Proficiency with manufacturing simulation, factory modeling, and process analysis tools. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, Quality, Engineering, Facilities, Supply Chain, and Automation teams. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills. 

• Proficient in project management, prioritization, and execution of complex manufacturing initiatives. 

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with plant, business, and executive leadership. 

• Ability to influence strategic manufacturing decisions and align manufacturing capabilities with long-term business objectives. 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred. 

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, factory planning, or production system development. 

• Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing system design, facility planning, production launches, commissioning activities, and capacity expansion initiatives. 

• Proven experience developing production layouts, material flow strategies, labor models, and capacity planning tools for manufacturing operations. 

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing readiness processes, new product introduction (NPI), industrialization, and production ramp planning. 

• Experience with factory optimization, continuous improvement, and large-scale manufacturing transformation initiatives. 

• Proficiency with CAD, facility layout, process modeling, and manufacturing simulation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, FlexSim, Arena, or equivalent). 

• Working knowledge of ERP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) within a production environment. 

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent professional certifications preferred. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex manufacturing projects in a global manufacturing environment.