Manufacturing engineer I

Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.

The Littelfuse Engineering team is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, operational efficiency, and production capacity. In this role, you will work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, support new product introductions, resolve manufacturing issues, and coordinate equipment and production line transfers while ensuring compliance with customer requirements and company standards.
About the Job:

- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, layouts, workflows, and operating standards to improve productivity, reduce costs, and ensure production capacity meets customer requirements.

- Lead continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing cycle times, scrap, defects, OEE, productivity, and downtime, implementing solutions to improve process efficiency and product quality.

- Provide technical support to production lines by troubleshooting manufacturing issues, performing root cause analysis, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and developing process documentation, work instructions, visual aids, and operating manuals.

- Support new product introductions, engineering changes (ECOs), and product change notifications (PCNs) by evaluating prototypes, coordinating engineering samples, developing PFMEAs, Control Plans, and process flow diagrams, and ensuring proper implementation.

- Coordinate equipment and production line transfers between manufacturing sites, develop and implement engineering solutions, support tooling design and implementation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

- Investigate customer complaints and manufacturing quality issues, support MRB activities, respond to internal and external audit findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.

- Develop and maintain engineering standards, preventive maintenance plans, technical training materials, and employee development initiatives to strengthen manufacturing capabilities.

About You:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.

- Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.

- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, continuous improvement methodologies, and production optimization.

- Experience with root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and problem-solving methodologies.

- Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, process flow diagrams, and manufacturing documentation.

- Ability to analyze manufacturing performance indicators, including OEE, scrap, productivity, cycle time, and downtime.

- Experience supporting engineering changes, new product introductions, tooling improvements, and manufacturing process transfers.

- Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and project management skills.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide technical support to production personnel.

- Proactive team player with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values — Customer Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Results-Driven — support our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers' products and systems.
We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference — everywhere, every day.
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At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.