Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME)

The role

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer develops, validates, and launches manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems. This role supports new product introductions and major product changes by linking Product Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing Operations.

What you will do

• Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities and manufacturing planning.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) improvements.
• Develop, implement, and optimize assembly, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Design manufacturing layouts, workflows, and material flow.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including process flows and work instructions.
• Support manufacturing readiness, process validation, and production ramp-up.
• Lead cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
• Specify, procure, install, and validate manufacturing equipment, tooling, and automation systems.
• Identify and implement automation and capital improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical support for production issues and drive continuous improvement.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or a related technical field
• Five (5) or more years of experience in NPI or experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong project management, communication, analytical, and cross-functional leadership skills
• Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and production launch activities
• Strong knowledge of assembly manufacturing processes, production equipment, automation systems, and facility layout optimization
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and concurrent engineering practices
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles to workflow optimization, capacity planning, labor utilization, and productivity improvement
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and process validation activities
• Experience specifying, implementing, and validating manufacturing equipment, tooling, and automation systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours per day
• Ability to regularly move throughout manufacturing and warehouse environments

Nice to have

• Experience with assembly manufacturing operations in large-scale and/or global manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting new product introductions and capital equipment implementation
• Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, PLM, or other manufacturing information systems
• Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, facility layout, or process mapping software

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

About the company

Greenworks Tools is the leader in battery-powered outdoor tools and DIY consumers and landscaping professionals. The company develops and manufactures Greenworks vehicles for the OPE market.