Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Job Overview:

• The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and tooling functions to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective production.
• This role oversees process development, equipment performance, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with plant goals across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• This is a full-time, on-site leadership role reporting directly to plant leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Tooling teams; establish clear expectations and accountability.
• Own manufacturing processes, including design, optimization, and ongoing performance.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Manage tooling and die operations, including design, fabrication, and continuous improvement.
• Lead capital projects such as new product introductions, equipment installations, automation, and capacity expansions.
• Ensure process capability and product quality through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive lean manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, including machine guarding and LOTO procedures.
• Manage budgets related to engineering, maintenance, tooling, and capital expenditures.
• Track and report key performance metrics such as OEE, downtime, and project execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of manufacturing engineering experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in process design, project management, and team leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, equipment, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.