Manufacturing Engineer Manager

About the role

Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities for Injection Molding, Painting, and Assembly operations. Develop and implement manufacturing strategies, automation systems, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Engineering Leadership – Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities across Injection Molding, Painting, and Assembly operations; manage engineering resources, priorities, KPIs, and team development to support business objectives; lead, coach, and develop Manufacturing Engineers and Engineering Technicians to achieve departmental objectives.
• New Program Launch & Localization – Lead manufacturing readiness activities from development through SOP and mass production; maintain compliance with IATF, safety, and environmental standards; prepare and manage engineering documents, reports, and production data.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement – Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OEE, productivity, quality, and cost performance; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring manufacturing issues.
• Automation & Manufacturing Systems – Lead automation projects including robotics, PLC, painting, injection molding equipment, and assembly equipment; support manufacturing system development, commissioning, troubleshooting, and process stabilization.
• Capacity Planning & Layout Management – Develop manufacturing layouts and capacity plans to support business growth and operational efficiency; analyze production requirements and optimize equipment, manpower, facility utilization, and manufacturing capacity.
• CAPEX & Facility Development – Lead annual CAPEX planning, budgeting, equipment procurement, and manufacturing investment projects; ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Support – Improve equipment uptime and manufacturing efficiency through engineering and maintenance collaboration; lead downtime reduction activities, root cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions.

Requirements

Work Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or Operations.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams and manufacturing projects.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field required.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TPM certification preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Injection Molding, Painting, Assembly, Automation, and Manufacturing Systems.
• Proficient in APQP, PFMEA, IATF 16949, Capacity Planning, Layout Design, and CAPEX Management.
• Proven ability to lead manufacturing expansion, plant startup, and production transfer projects.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience in budgeting, CAPEX justification and ROI analysis.