Manufacturing Engineering Manager
About the role
The Manager of Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement is responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering team while driving continuous improvement initiatives across production operations. This role combines hands-on leadership of manufacturing engineers with ownership of lean manufacturing, process optimization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency initiatives. The position partners closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and coach a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting production and refurb operations
- Set priorities, workload, and technical direction for manufacturing engineering resources
- Support production line design, line balancing, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and process capability
- Drive manufacturability improvements, standard work, and process documentation
- Partner with Operations to support ramp-ups, capacity expansion, and new product introductions
- Support root cause analysis for production issues related to process, equipment, or layout
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering and/or operations
- 3+ years of people leadership experience
- Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing, CI tools, and production systems
- Proven experience driving measurable operational improvements
- Leverage Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
- Experience in high-mix or complex manufacturing environments
- Background supporting both new production and refurb/remanufacturing operations
- Experience working in a growth or ramp-up manufacturing environment
- Manufacturing process design and optimization
- Leverage lean / CI tools: VSM, kaizen, 5S, standard work, takt time, time studies
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis (A3, 8D, etc.)
- Leadership, coaching, and team development
- Data-driven mindset with ability to translate analysis into action
- Clear, direct communication style with all levels of the organization
Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing, CI tools, and production systems
- Proven experience driving measurable operational improvements
- Leverage Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
- Experience in high-mix or complex manufacturing environments
- Background supporting both new production and refurb/remanufacturing operations
- Experience working in a growth or ramp-up manufacturing environment
- Manufacturing process design and optimization
- Leverage lean / CI tools: VSM, kaizen, 5S, standard work, takt time, time studies
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis (A3, 8D, etc.)
- Leadership, coaching, and team development
- Data-driven mindset with ability to translate analysis into action
- Clear, direct communication style with all levels of the organization
Skills
- Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing, CI tools, and production systems
- Proven experience driving measurable operational improvements
- Leverage Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
- Experience in high-mix or complex manufacturing environments
- Background supporting both new production and refurb/remanufacturing operations
- Experience working in a growth or ramp-up manufacturing environment
- Manufacturing process design and optimization
- Leverage lean / CI tools: VSM, kaizen, 5S, standard work, takt time, time studies
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis (A3, 8D, etc.)
- Leadership, coaching, and team development
- Data-driven mindset with ability to translate analysis into action
- Clear, direct communication style with all levels of the organization
Benefits
Packsize offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Time Off; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA); and life and disability insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being.
Pay
Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.
Schedule
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