Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead and coordinate all manufacturing engineering activities, focusing on cost reduction, process improvement, and capital equipment initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians.
• Drive capital equipment justification, selection, and implementation.
• Design and implement assembly and automation process methods.
• Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Develop cost estimates for assembly, automation, and individual components.
• Support Shop Floor Management System and production planning activities.
• Modify existing equipment to improve performance and reduce costs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing or Industrial Engineer.
• 5+ years of technical management or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing engineering, plant engineering, and tooling.
• Budget management and cost reduction experience.
• Experience with iron casting, metal cutting, or high-volume production manufacturing a plus.
• Lean / Kaizen experience strongly preferred.