Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

3 days ago


Florham Park, United States Mirion Technologies, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Mirion is creating an Advanced Engineering organization with the primary objective of leveraging engineering excellence to re-envision our product manufacturing capabilities and modernize assembly processes to lower overall direct operating costs. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering role is intended for dynamic individuals who can leverage a broad range of technical knowledge and experience in an electronic and electro-mechanical engineering, work directly with external suppliers, internal sourcing teams, quality engineering, and R&D engineering (NPI) teams. The successful candidate must be able to effectively communicate with senior management, have a big-picture strategic mindset, handle multiple priorities simultaneously, and be adept at fostering strong relationships with both internal and external teams.

Essential Duties

  • Work closely with external suppliers to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing processes, from design to production, and foster strong partnerships to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction efforts.
  • Support the product, process, and production requirements of externally supplied components, tools, and equipment.
  • Identify operational improvements regarding mfg. workflow, production tools and process documentation.
  • Support the search for, establishment of, and development of new suppliers.
  • Team up with engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to harmonize discrepancies in product drawing/specifications, to support the evaluation of cost reduction and quality improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and execute material cost reduction initiatives and implement strategies to enhance cost-effectiveness.
  • Analyze manufacturing costs, identify cost drivers, and implement strategies to enhance cost-effectiveness.
  • Participate in cross functional, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) cost saving idea generation workshops.
  • Drive product Should Cost analysis and BOM analysis for the identification of cost reduction opportunities.
  • Coordinate and support material savings initiatives related to purchased price supplier reduction projects.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to provide manufacturing inputs during the product development lifecycle, with focus on design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT) functionality.
  • Lead and manage transfers of manufacturing processes in support of product development projects.


Essential Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
  • 8-10 years of progressive experience in design engineering, manufacturing engineering or production environment.
  • Value Engineering knowledge and experience leading VAVE workshops for cost savings ideation.
  • Exposure to “Should Cost Modeling” tools and BOM analysis.
  • Strong design experience using 3D CAD software (Autodesk Suite - Inventor preferred).
  • Advanced technical knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes such as: electronics (PCBA) assembly, electronics testing, mechanical assembly, injection molding, extrusion, metal fabrication, forming, welding, and associated surface finishing/coating.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects/processes under tight concurrent deadlines.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data into meaningful plans for cross functional teams.
  • Broad tactical and strategic “bandwidth”, i.e., the ability to successfully manage multiple and/or rapidly changing priorities.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in Lean Techniques and Operational Excellence tools including but not limited to: Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen facilitation, Problem Solving, Strategy Deployment, 5S, Six Sigma.
  • Demonstrated track record leveraging data to solve problems and must possess strong critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to conduct complex analytics and synthesize insights into actionable initiatives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Additional Requirements

  • Possess a continuous process improvement mindset with the ability to effectively lead and manage change.
  • Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
  • Ability to coach and facilitate teams.
  • Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/MRP system.
  • Solid financial and statistics acumen is preferred.
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Multilingual preferred; role requires proficient communication between international sites and suppliers (English/Spanish or English/French).
  • Must be willing and able to travel as needed up to 35% (Globally).
  • Base location: preferably Meriden, CT, Melbourne, FL or Lamanon, FR.


Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial engineering.
  • Advanced degree such as an MBA is a plus.
  • Certifications in Lean and/or Six Sigma Green-Black Belt preferred.


Additional Skills

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentage, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Ability to apply concepts to basic algebra and geometry.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of possible solutions in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.


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