Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Composite Manufacturing & Technology Transfer

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Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Composite Manufacturing & Technology Transfer Are you a Manufacturing Engineering leader with expertise in advanced composite, piezo ceramic, semiconductor, MEMS, or precision manufacturing technologies? Are you passionate about industrialization, automation, technology transfer, and building scalable manufacturing capabilities that drive innovation and business growth? Join our Manufacturing Technology Team At Waygate Technologies, we are advancing the future of inspection and sensing solutions through cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. Our Manufacturing Technology team plays a critical role in developing, industrializing, and scaling innovative production processes that support next-generation products and enable long-term business growth. Partner with the best As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Composite Manufacturing & Technology Transfer, you will be responsible for establishing a sustainable, scalable, and highly automated piezo composite manufacturing capability. You will lead the development and industrialization of critical manufacturing processes, implement future-ready production technologies, and drive the transfer of key process capabilities from external suppliers into in-house operations. You will serve as the technical owner of end-to-end manufacturing processes, acting as the primary interface between Waygate Technologies and external manufacturing partners while developing and executing a roadmap for future technology insourcing. Through your leadership, you will help retain and expand critical manufacturing know-how and transform it into a competitive internal manufacturing capability. As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Composite Manufacturing & Technology Transfer, you will also be responsible for: • Define manufacturing strategies, process flows, equipment requirements, facility needs, and operational infrastructure to support future production demands. • Serve as the technical authority for piezo ceramic, piezo composite, and related precision manufacturing processes. • Lead the development, optimization, and industrialization of manufacturing processes focused on scalability, automation, quality, and reduced labor dependency. • Drive technology transfer initiatives and establish a roadmap for transitioning strategically important manufacturing processes from external suppliers to in-house production. • Act as the primary technical interface between Waygate Technologies and external manufacturing partners, ensuring alignment on process capability, quality, performance, and continuous improvement. • Lead equipment selection, specification development, procurement support, installation, commissioning, qualification, validation, and production ramp-up activities. • Establish robust process controls, manufacturing standards, work instructions, training programs, quality plans, and manufacturing documentation. • Support manufacturing readiness through process capability development, validation activities, and operational excellence initiatives. • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to ensure successful project execution and business objectives. • Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making, root cause analysis, process optimization, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. • Champion manufacturing innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, automation opportunities, robotics solutions, and Smart Factory initiatives. • Build and sustain critical manufacturing expertise within Waygate Technologies while creating a technology platform that supports future product growth and innovation. Fuel your passion To be successful in this role, you will: • Have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline. • Have extensive experience in piezo ceramics, piezo composites, semiconductor manufacturing, MEMS, precision manufacturing, or comparable advanced manufacturing environments. • Have demonstrated experience in manufacturing process development, industrialization, and production scale-up. • Have strong knowledge of precision dicing, grinding, thin-film technologies, sputtering, plasma processing, metrology, and manufacturing process control methodologies. • Have experience leading equipment qualification, process validation, commissioning, and continuous manufacturing improvement initiatives. • Have expertise in structured problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, Shainin, Root Cause Analysis, and statistical process improvement techniques. • Have proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and external suppliers. • Have strong communication, technical leadership, and project execution skills. • Preferred to have direct experience with ultrasonic transducer manufacturing and piezo composite technologies. • Preferred to have experience working with DISCO, ACCRETECH, or equivalent precision dicing and grinding equipment platforms. • Preferred to have experience implementing manufacturing automation, robotics, Industry 4.0, or Smart Factory solutions. • Preferred to have experience establishing new manufacturing lines or production capabilities from concept development through commercialization and ramp-up. • Preferred to have knowledge of water treatment, filtration systems, wastewater management, and environmental controls associated with precision ceramic manufacturing. • Preferred to have experience leading technology transfer, supplier-to-factory industrialization, or manufacturing localization projects. Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people work and perform at their best varies. In this role, we offer flexibility while maintaining close collaboration with manufacturing and technology teams. The role requires on-site presence for a minimum of three days per week to support operational and project needs. Working with us Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to developing, engaging, and empowering our employees while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We invest in our people, support career growth, and encourage leadership at every level. Working for you Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect: • Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance programs • Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits • Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards • Professional development and career growth opportunities • Collaborative and innovative work environment • Opportunities to work on industry-leading technologies and manufacturing advancements The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Specialist - Industrial Project