Manufacturing Engineer

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Helsinki, FIN
Hybrid
Mid level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Optimize assembly methods, production processes, equipment, layouts, cycle times, and materials to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and safety. Lead improvement projects, support production start-ups, evaluate new process technologies, oversee testing and approvals, and coordinate manufacturing activities across product development and transfer projects. The role requires close collaboration with production, quality, engineering, procurement, finance, safety, and management teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

AME Manager

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to optimize the Production organization’s assembly methods, processes, and equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety. You will ensure appropriate production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets. You will also showcase your skills by defining the working phase sequence of a new production process to meet the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget.
 

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will contribute to ABB's Motors and Generators Business Line in Helsinki. Main stakeholders are Production & Operations, Quality Assurance, Product Engineering, R&D, Procurement, Finance, Safety & HSE, and management across the organization. You will join a highly experienced team that will support your professional growth and enable you to make a meaningful impact.

The position is based in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki, and requires mostly onsite presence.

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Identifying improvement opportunities and implementing improvement projects, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and schedule requirements
  • Providing support for Production during the internal/external process/equipment start-up and defining action plans
  • Evaluating new process technologies to improve productivity, quality, and cost reduction, defining and overseeing testing activities, approval criteria, and external provider choices
  • Leading, planning and implementing production layout changes
  • Coordinating manufacturing-related activities in product development and product transfer projects

Qualifications for the role
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies (such as Kaizen and Six Sigma), and production process optimization
  • Several years demonstrated experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or production optimization within industrial manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in CAD software (such as CATIA, AutoCAD, or Fusion etc.), ERP systems, preferably SAP, and data analysis tools
  • Structured and analytical approach to problem-solving and enjoy working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Bachelor's or master’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
  • You communicate fluently in both Finnish and English. Finnish is the primary working language

More about us

The High Power Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators and drives. From general purpose to highly customized designs, synchronous motors and high voltage induction motors provide high efficiency, reliability and availability across all major industries and applications, including some in the toughest and most demanding environments. The division also has a long track record of designing and building generators for wide range of industries, including power generation, marine, oil and gas, mining, and data centers.
For more information, please contact Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Juha Jernström, tel. +358 50 3322481. Please apply for the position by 13 September 2026. We look forward to receiving your application.

The work model for the role is: hybrid #LI-Hybrid

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Skills Required

  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and production process optimization
  • Several years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or production optimization within an industrial manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency with CAD software such as CATIA, AutoCAD, or Fusion
  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
  • Proficiency with data analysis tools
  • Structured and analytical problem-solving approach
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial engineering, or a related field
  • Fluent Finnish and English communication skills

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.

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104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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