Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

The Manger, Manufacturing Engineering plays a critical role in ensuring efficient and effective manufacturing processes within an organization. They lead a team of engineers and technical staff, overseeing product development, process improvement, and production operations

Process Development and Optimization:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Identify areas for improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Implement best practices and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead a team of manufacturing engineers, technicians, and other staff.
• Assign tasks, set performance goals, and provide mentorship.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Product Innovation and New Product Introduction (NPI):

• Work closely product design teams to introduce new products.
• Evaluate feasibility, scalability, and manufacturability of new designs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the product lifecycle.

Equipment Management:

• Evaluate existing equipment and recommend upgrades or replacements.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure optimal equipment performance.

Quality Assurance and Process Control:

• Develop and implement quality control procedures.
• Monitor production metrics, analyze data, and address deviations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, Six Sigma, or other relevant standards.

Cost Analysis and Budgeting:

• Analyze production costs, material usage, and labor expenses.
• Prepare budgets, track spending, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:

• Work closely with production, supply chain, and logistics teams.
• Resolve production bottlenecks, supply issues, and other operational challenges.
• Drive alignment between engineering and other departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, process optimization, and quality management
• Proficiency in CAD software, statistical analysis tools, and project management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills