Manufacturing Engineering Manager

We are seeking a driven Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead and manage daily production, engineering processes, and maintenance across a new facilities for a growing manufacturing company. This position plays a key role in process control, equipment specifications, tooling, and work cell layout while driving operational excellence and supporting future growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations Leadership: Manage and lead all daily production activities, including overseeing shifts and ensuring schedule execution, productivity, and safety standards.
• Engineering Oversight: Lead manufacturing engineering processes for both facilities, focusing on equipment, tooling, and process improvements.
• Maintenance Management: Oversee and ensure preventive and corrective maintenance for all machinery and equipment to reduce downtime.
• Process Improvement: Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize workflows and ensure a sustainable manufacturing environment.
• Capital Equipment Planning: Lead capital equipment acquisitions and develop strategies to support future operational needs.
• KPI Management: Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as efficiency, first pass yield, safety, and asset downtime to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• 1-2 years of production management experience preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing training and certification (preferred).
• Technical Expertise:
• Proven experience in electrical systems, including installation, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Strong preventative maintenance experience and a track record of success.
• Experience in process re-layout and design for manufacturability to promote workflow and sustainability.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and previous experience leading an ISO launch is a plus.
• Leadership Skills:
• Ability to lead and support two facilities from a management philosophy.
• Experience in a low-volume, high-mix engineer-to-order environment is ideal.
• Strong sense of teamwork, servant leadership, and promotability with the ability to grow into a Senior Operations Management role within 24 months.

First-Year Objectives:

• Re-layout two manufacturing cells using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Lead 3 Kaizen events to drive process improvement and efficiency.
• Develop and implement an 18-month ISO certification plan.
• Create a 24-month manufacturing capacity plan to support future growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer ready to take the next step into management and drive meaningful change in a dynamic, growth-oriented company. If you’re passionate about process improvement and leadership, we encourage you to apply!