Manufacturing Engineer - job 1 of 2

Segula Technologies is an engineering group with a global presence, helping boost competitiveness within all of the major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace & defence, energy, life sciences, naval and rail. Operating in more than 30 countries, with its 140 offices worldwide, the Group fosters a close relationship with its customers thanks to the expertise of its 15,000 talents. A leading engineering specialist placing innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies conducts large-scale projects, ranging from studies to industrialisation and production.

Purpose of the Role

• Lead co-engineering and industrial development activities to ensure product and process designs are optimized for manufacturability.
• Guarantee the transferability of industrial activities through the application of standard processes.
• Coordinate industrialization resources across all project phases: tender, development, pre-series, and series production.
• Oversee the management of Special Processes and critical operations to ensure product safety and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

During Tender Phase

• Define industrial assumptions (PI0, MoB, macro-process) aligned with industrial references and standard manufacturing practices (SMP/SML) for the product range.
• Review and validate quotations related to industrial costs.

During Project Execution

• Implement standard processes and product solutions: SMP/SML, standard equipment, and methodologies.
• Ensure product manufacturability and transferability through approved technologies.
• Apply co-engineering practices and guidelines to reduce lead time and enhance development quality.
• Participate in Design for Transfer (DFT) gate reviews and validate readiness for Serial Go.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and ERP data entry with appropriate quality standards.
• Organize the timely implementation of manufacturing equipment, in compliance with EHS standards and ergonomic requirements, and aligned with project cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and provide production support.

Resource Management

• Manage team capacity and technical competencies.
• Monitor current and projected workloads.
• Ensure EHS compliance within the industrialization scope and actively participate in management committees.
• Contribute to PME networks and help build or refine internal standards.
• Promote team engagement in relevant internal and external networks.

Educational Requirements

• Technical or engineering education.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Minimum 10 years of industrial experience, preferably in the railway sector and within an international context.
• Proven ability to lead teams of engineers and technicians.
• Solid technical background in process engineering, including development and optimization of work instructions, line balancing, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for managing Bill of Materials, routings, and configuration tracking.
• Familiarity with quality and health & safety standards and systems.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong sense of responsibility and commitment.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Decisive and able to make informed decisions or escalate appropriately.
• Capable of coaching and motivating team members.
• Self-driven and goal-oriented.
• Logical thinker with strong organizational skills.
• Effective communicator.

• Position based in Plattsburgh, NY.
• Canadian citizenship is mandatory.
• Must be willing to commute daily to work location.