The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for process design and development concurrent to new product development. Additionally, this position will support and lead manufacturing start-up operations that include; plant build-out, process development and optimization of flow, machinery & equipment acquisition, manufacturing layout, continuous improvement and other duties associated with engineering support of production to ensure Rieke attains best in class manufacturing operations..

• Works closely with design in developing design for manufacture and assembly optimized concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques to achieve low cost designs that meet customer goals.

• New product development requirements will include participation in cross functional product development teams

• Process design and development and fabrication of new equipment, work instruction generation and validation.

• Supporting design development efforts to ensure an effective transition to production.

• Support manufacturing operations in the areas of process development, tool design, machine programming, machinery & equipment acquisition, manufacturing layout, and continuous improvement.

• Provide direction and technical support in identifying continuous improvements to manufacturing operations and implementing new technologies including development of processes, researching current and emerging technologies and evaluating process quality, cost, capacity and capability alternatives.

• Responsible for all aspects of development, documentation, and support of the manufacturing process from conceptualization through production sustaining activities.