Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads and develops a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering team to drive operational excellence, production efficiency, quality, and cost optimization across all manufacturing locations. The position plays a critical role in new product introduction, continuous improvement, capital project execution, and cross-functional collaboration to support safe, reliable, and world-class manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for translating product and process requirements into scalable, efficient manufacturing solutions aligned with Havis’ Operational Model.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive process improvement initiatives across all locations to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance
• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize factory layouts, material flow, tooling, fixtures, and work cell design
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving methodologies to eliminate waste and improve process capability
• Monitor manufacturing performance through observation, measurement, and analysis; recommend and implement corrective actions
• Develop, maintain, and deploy standard manufacturing documentation, including Process Flows, PMFEAs, Control Plans and Work Instructions
• Ensure consistent training and adherence to standardized processes across manufacturing teams
• Enable capital projects and technology, including leading capital equipment and automation projects, enabling equipment upgrades, capacity expansion, and process optimization
• Evaluate and support automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 opportunities where appropriate
• Partner closely with Product, Quality, Production & Design Engineering during new product introduction to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and smooth transition from development to full-scale production
• Support development and validation of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures for new and existing products
• Work closely with Purchasing and Quality teams to ensure robust incoming inspection processes
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers, fostering both technical expertise and leadership capability
• Establish clear goals, communicate expectations, and conduct regular performance evaluations and development planning
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; at least 2 years of experience in a people leadership or supervisory role
• Preferred experience: In sheet metal fabrication & injection molding; strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies; proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software; experience with fixturing design, plant layout, and work cell development; familiarity with ERP/MRP systems; Industry 4.0 technologies considered a plus; experience with automation, robotics, and CNC programming; proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced capability in Microsoft Excel; strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills; effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical recommendations to varied audiences