Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Anniston, AL (Onsite)

About the Role

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.

Responsibilities

• Carries out process improvement, problem resolution, project management, and employee training for manufacturing processes.
• Addresses production stoppages and takes corrective action when the problem is process-related.
• Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency.
• Develops routings, processes, and tooling when operations require existing products to be manufactured on alternate equipment.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new and revised products, including setting costs/rates, sourcing tools, defining processes, and evaluating preproduction runs.
• Develops, tests, sources, and cost-justifies various tools, machinery, and equipment for improving manufacturing methods or efficiency.
• Collects and analyzes data to drive fact-based decisions for continuous improvement.
• Leads and supervises tool room and facilities maintenance personnel.
• Serves as the leader of the on-site safety team and the safety interface to corporate.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles (required).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks design systems (preferred).
• Prior leadership experience (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to identify, lead, and implement process improvements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills to effectively deal with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to be a strategic thinker who is willing and able to be hands-on when needed.
• Well-developed organization skills, including the ability to handle many details and multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment while upholding quality standards.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Access).
• Excellent independent judgment and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions with little direction.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment in a culturally diverse workplace.

Travel

25% domestic travel and 5% international travel required.

Pay

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $90,400 - $120,100 plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• HSA/FSA options.
• Matching retirement plans.
• Paid vacation and parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid leave for volunteer work in your community.
• Training opportunities and professional talent management and succession planning.
• Corporate health and well-being initiatives.
• A work culture committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.