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 Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure stable, efficient, and cost-effective production operations.
About Your Job:
Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, labor utilization assessments, and equipment performance evaluations.
Perform process balancing, productivity analysis, and bottleneck identification to improve throughput and operational efficiency.
Lead and/or participate in Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, quality enhancement, and cost optimization.
Analyze production processes and implement corrective actions to improve quality, reduce scrap, and eliminate recurring process issues.
Develop, maintain, and standardize work instructions, process documentation, SOPs, and manufacturing standards.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, process qualifications, and manufacturing validations.
Analyze production capacity requirements and support expansion projects to meet customer demand.
Identify, justify, and implement automation opportunities to improve productivity, ergonomics, and manufacturing consistency.
Specify, validate, optimize, and troubleshoot production equipment, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing systems.
Collaborate with equipment suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to implement process improvements and new technologies.
Drive safety and ergonomic improvements within manufacturing workstations and production environments.
Partner closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, and Planning teams to ensure successful project execution and operational alignment.
Support manufacturing equipment integration projects, including process automation, robotics applications, equipment parameter optimization, and production line interfaces.
About You:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience in stamping, metal forming, metal-mechanical manufacturing, or related production environments.
Experience with equipment integration, robotic systems, automated assembly processes, and automated production lines.
Exposure to tooling design, fixture development, process setup, and equipment parameterization.
Knowledge of tin soldering processes, joining technologies, and related manufacturing operations.
Experience leading cost reduction and productivity improvement projects with measurable results.
Six Sigma certification or experience utilizing statistical process improvement tools.
Strong Industrial Engineering fundamentals including time studies, labor analysis, capacity planning, line balancing, and productivity improvement.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Pull Systems, Poka-Yoke, and continuous improvement tools.
Experience developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
Knowledge of automation, robotics integration, manufacturing equipment commissioning, and process parameter optimization.
Experience working with manufacturing equipment, tooling design, fixtures, and process development.
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills using structured methodologies.
Ability to identify operational requirements based on customer demand and adjust resources accordingly.
Experience supporting process validation, equipment qualification, and standardized manufacturing practices.
Effective collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional environments.
You'll have success in this role if you:
Increase production efficiency and throughput.
Reduce manufacturing costs, scrap, and downtime.
Drive the successful implementation of automation and continuous improvement projects and maintain stable, repeatable, and standardized manufacturing processes.
Keep strong collaboration across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams.
Keep Safe and efficient manufacturing operations supporting business growth objectives.
Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Proven experience in manufacturing environments (electronics, automotive, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, process improvement, and production systems
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools
- Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI), tooling, and production line setup
- Analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with different teams
- Advanced English proficiency
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools
Littelfuse Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Littelfuse and has not been reviewed or approved by Littelfuse.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan includes a company match with an additional annual contribution, with plan details also referenced in corporate filings. This structure indicates dependable retirement support across U.S. roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A Lifestyle Spending Account and tuition reimbursement, plus wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program, expand the package beyond core insurance. Development programs such as Lean Six Sigma certifications reinforce a holistic rewards mix.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are standard and described as solid and workable. Coverage breadth is supported globally with EAP access.
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What We Do
Littelfuse is an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world. Across more than 15 countries, and with 17,000 global associates, we partner with customers to design and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. Serving over 100,000 end customers, our products are found in a variety of industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets—everywhere, every day. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Littelfuse was founded in 1927. View our broad and deep product portfolio: https://www.littelfuse.com/ Littelfuse has had a long-standing commitment to ensuring a diversified workforce through equal employment opportunities. Maintaining a diversified workforce is critical to the success of our organization. Each associate receives equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex (with or without sexual conduct), marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, order of protection status, military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, unfavorable discharge from military service, and any other protected class under federal, state or local law
