What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Endress + Hauser?
Manufacturing Engineer
At Endress Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our over 18.000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether developing and realizing new technology as a team, collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening vital relationships with countless global industries, we work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term moves and work to create a vision that is forward-thinking for our people, our clients, and the world at large.
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.
What is the role about?
The Manufacturing Engineer serves as a key technical resource within Operations, partnering closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve manufacturing performance and support business growth. This individual is responsible for identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce waste, improve product quality, and ensure manufacturing processes are safe, reliable, and scalable. The role is highly focused on continuous improvement and process ownership. The engineer will analyze production challenges, lead root-cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and drive projects that improve first-pass yield, reduce scrap and rework, and enhance on-time delivery performance. In addition to process improvement, the Manufacturing Engineer will support equipment and product transfer activities and lead projects associated with new equipment installation, validation, and production readiness.
The position also plays an important role in supporting the organization's growing Data Center business by developing scalable manufacturing capabilities, improving operational readiness, and helping ensure production capacity can meet increasing customer demand in this strategic market segment.
Which tasks will you perform?
You will:
- Improve manufacturing efficiency through process optimization, workflow improvements, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Reduce scrap and rework by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Improve product quality and first-pass yield (FPY) through data-driven problem-solving and process refinement.
- Implement projects and activities that directly support improved on-time delivery performance.
- Design and/or implement tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids to enhance safety, ergonomics, and repeatability.
- Lead equipment transfer projects, ensuring rapid, effective installation, validation, and integration into production.
- Support product transfer projects by serving as a technical resource for assembly, test, and production readiness.
- Serve as Local Process Owner (LPO), providing internal support and contributing to network collaboration with organizational partners.
- Coordinate internal teams to lead complex change-management activities impacting multiple product lines.
- Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety), EPA, and OSHA requirements and promote and maintain a safe working environment through best practices in equipment design and process setup.
What do we expect from you?
You:
- B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Science, or another technical field and 2 years of experience as a Manufacturing, Automation, or Production Engineer; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- General knowledge of mechanical construction, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems, assembly tooling and methods, electronic/electrical control circuits and components.
- Proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications and ability to effectively present technical information and respond to questions from crossfunctional partners.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and strong intellectual curiosity.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and production systems.
- Ability to manage and lead project teams through launch of new processes/equipment over weeks to months.
- Experience leading complex change management initiatives across multiple product lines.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with minimal assistance for both process and equipment-related issues.
- Ability to apply Lean principles (5S, value-stream mapping, waste reduction, standard work) in a collaborative team environment and strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work based on internal customer needs
What can you expect from us?
- We are a family-owned, highly committed company with a sustainable vision.
- We promote lifelong learning with versatile training and further education opportunities, internal knowledge transfer and e-learning.
- We prioritize Work-Life Balance, offering flexible working hours and remote work opportunity of 1 day a week to support our employees in maintaining a healthy balance.
How do you apply?
To apply, we kindly ask you to upload your documents on our career page. Endress Hauser is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification, including protected veteran and disability status.
Endress Hauser provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.