Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

ABB's Drives factory in Jüri, Estonia, produces low-voltage drives such as frequency converters, power inverters and converters, which are used to control electric motors and improve process efficiency. This Manufacturing Engineer oversees manufacturing processes from process design and industrialization through production ramp-up and ongoing improvement, working hands-on with production teams and leading improvement projects. The position reports to the Production Engineering Manager and is based onsite.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the development and industrialization of manufacturing processes, defining process sequences, production methods, cycle times, equipment needs and materials.
• Drive the ramp-up of new production lines and products, supporting start-up, troubleshooting and action plans with Production, Maintenance and other stakeholders.
• Design, develop and optimise production processes, tooling and fixtures using Design for Manufacture principles and SolidWorks CAD/CAM.
• Run continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma, analysing KPIs and reducing productivity, quality, cost and waste.
• Own and improve manufacturing and quality documentation such as process flow charts, FMEA, quality control plans and checklists.
• Work with internal experts, suppliers and ABB teams across locations to solve manufacturing and quality issues and implement scalable best practices.

Required profile

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, with deep experience in engineering and manufacturing processes.
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacture, Design for Assembly and Design for Quality.
• Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, with practical experience.
• Ability to assess manufacturing KPIs, find root causes and lead improvements from concept to implementation.
• Good command of English; Estonian or Russian is a merit.

Required skills

• Advanced CAD skills, preferably SolidWorks CAD/CAM, with experience designing tooling and fixtures.
• Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Problem-solving and stakeholder management, able to work independently and drive projects.

What we offer

• Private health insurance and sports compensation.
• An annual bonus.
• Flexible working and modern tools.