Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Directs, schedules, and delegates assignments to manufacturing engineers and support staff to execute production and improvement projects on the shop floor.
• Manages engineering project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure initiatives are completed on time and at or under budget.
• Leads evaluation and specification of new manufacturing machinery and equipment, including purchase recommendations and financial justification.
• Drives cost reduction and efficiency improvements through process optimization, tooling improvements, and manufacturing method development.
• Designs and implements manufacturing processes for machining, fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Develops cost estimates for machining, fabrication, and assembly for both individual components and complete assemblies.
• Leads modifications and improvements to existing plant equipment and processes to enhance performance, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Directs engineering resources to support strategic initiatives defined in the Annual Plan and continuous improvement roadmap.
• Counsels and develops manufacturing engineers in problem solving, project execution, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Establishes and tracks departmental KPIs related to productivity, cost reduction, quality improvement, and project delivery.
• Supports and strengthens the company’s Shop Floor Management (SFM) system through data-driven problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leads the site’s Lean Manufacturing program, coordinating continuous improvement initiatives across machining, assembly, and support functions.
• Facilitates and prioritizes Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste reduction initiatives aligned with operational and Annual Plan objectives.

Job Requirements

• Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 10%) domestically and internationally to include overnights
• Valid Drivers’ License must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch insurance standards

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs., squatting, kneeling, and reaching overhead.
• Must be able to hear and see alarms and wear required PPE including safety glasses, safety footwear, and hearing protection when required.