Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Fuel Systems Remanufacturing

What you’ll do…

• Serve as the primary technical specialist for the remanufacturing of diesel and gasoline fuel injectors, high-pressure pumps, and precision fuel-delivery components.

• Own the hands-on development of repair methods, reuse criteria, machining/cleaning strategies, flow/pressure test specifications, and calibration techniques.

• Lead technical problem-solving on the shop floor: diagnosing variation, analyzing failure modes, and implementing robust process corrections.

• Translate engineering concepts into practical manufacturing steps by refining fixtures, tooling, test parameters, and precision assembly methods.

• Support teardown and inspection activities by defining salvage limits, evaluating failure patterns, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and other engineers to troubleshoot issues that affect throughput, first-pass yield, or product consistency.

• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including process instructions, test methods, control plans, and technical standards tied to fuel-system remanufacturing.

• Drive targeted continuous improvement projects that improve cycle time, reduce scrap, or tighten process capability.

• Provide technical guidance to technicians and fellow engineers, ensuring best practices are understood and consistently applied across operations.

• Assist with evaluating new equipment, test stands, or technologies that enhance precision or efficiency, offering recommendations based on hands-on trial and analysis.

What we’re looking for…

• 7 years of experience in automotive, diesel engine, or heavy-equipment manufacturing involving high-precision fuel-system components.

• Must have strong working knowledge of diesel injectors, high-pressure pumps, common-rail fuel systems, or GDI technology.

• Experience in remanufacturing, teardown/inspection, or reverse engineering is highly valuable; alternatively, deep OEM new-production fuel-system experience is acceptable.

• Proficiency with flow/pressure testing, calibration, micron-level component validation, SPC, and hands-on mechanical troubleshooting.

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams, mentor technicians in best practices, and influence cross-functional decisions through subject-matter expertise.

• Familiarity with Lean tools, structured problem-solving (A3, 8D, DMAIC), and standard-work development.

• Strong CAD skills and comfort working in ERP/MRP environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (Master’s a plus). 

Why this role matters…

• You will be the primary technical driver behind a growing fuel-systems remanufacturing program...the team's go-to resource when problems escalate and processes require a sharper technical lens. 

• Your work directly influences the reliability and performance of fuel-injection and high-pressure pump systems used across a wide range of diesel and gasoline platforms.

• You'll own the hands-on execution, process refinement, and day-to-day technical excellence that keeps the operation running at a world-class level.

• This role is ideal for someone who loves deep technical work, thrives on mechanical problem solving, and takes pride in building processes that deliver OEM-caliber performance at scale.

• It’s a chance to grow into a recognized subject-matter expert in a niche, high-precision domain with significant long-term career opportunity.