Manufacturing Engineer Manager
Core
Lead a multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering organization to drive operational performance, continuous improvement, and manufacturing readiness for new products and facility expansions.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Builds
Manufacturing systems, assembly lines, production workflows, and capital equipment programs
Domain
Industrial Manufacturing / Operations
Required skills
Manufacturing process improvement, Capital equipment project management, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, OEE and productivity metrics, Team leadership and mentoring, Safety culture development, Budget and resource management, Cross-functional collaboration, Facility operations
Preferred skills
Automation and controls, New Product Introduction (NPI), Six Sigma certification, Large-scale facility expansion, Regulatory compliance knowledge, Configurable/project-based manufacturing experience
Technologies
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OEE, Root Cause Analysis, ECR systems
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing engineers, production coordinators, and maintenance personnel; Drive manufacturing readiness for new product introductions and facility expansions; Oversee assembly line design, workflows, plant layouts, and capacity planning; Champion safety culture through risk assessments and corrective actions; Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams for seamless product launches; Establish and improve processes for safety, quality, and productivity; Provide leadership for maintenance and equipment reliability programs; Oversee Engineering Change Request (ECR) implementation; Support root cause investigations and quality improvements; Lead capital equipment planning, budgeting, and procurement; Monitor performance metrics and drive actions to achieve operational goals.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
