What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer position at Itron, Inc.?
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction (NPI) to play a critical role in bringing innovative technology solutions to market within a fast-paced Utilities & Energy environment. In this role, you will partner across engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to transform product concepts into scalable, high-quality production realities. You will help shape manufacturing strategy from early design through production ramp, ensuring solutions are customer-centric, reliable, and efficient.- Lead end-to-end NPI efforts, translating product designs into scalable, high-quality manufacturing solutions in a customer-centric Utilities & Energy environment.
- Partner collaboratively with design, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure strong DFM/DFA/DFT and production readiness.
- Plan and execute prototype builds and pilot runs, identifying risks and resolving issues with an agile and accountable approach.
- Develop and standardize manufacturing processes, work instructions, inspection plans, and validation protocols.
- Conduct FMEA/PFMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and reliability.
- Align with global suppliers and contract manufacturers to support material readiness and production ramps.
- Manage product lifecycle activities including BOMs, variants, and ECO/MCO changes using PLM/ERP systems.
- Drive value engineering, cost optimization, and adoption of innovative manufacturing technologies (automation, Industry 4.0).
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years of NPI, sustaining, or manufacturing engineering experience.
- Experience with BOM creation, configuration management, and PLM/ERP systems.
- Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA/DFT, process development, and manufacturing scale-up.
- Proficiency in FMEA/PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why).
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and global contract manufacturers.
- Technical proficiency in:
- NPI phase-gate processes, process validation, GR&R, and capacity planning
- Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement
- Data analysis and tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python)
- PLM, ERP, MES systems; Minitab/JMP; Visio/process mapping tools
- CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD); Jira/Azure DevOps
- Demonstrated ability to work in an authentic, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- 8 years of NPI or manufacturing engineering experience in electronics or high-reliability products.
- Certifications such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt).
- Experience with advanced quality tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC).
- Exposure to automation, robotics, vision systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Proven ability to lead complex product ramps and influence cross-functional teams with an innovative and customer-focused mindset.
Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com
Itron is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or other characteristics protected by law.