Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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Job Overview

• The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and tooling functions to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective production.


• This role oversees process development, equipment performance, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with plant goals across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.


• This is a full-time, on-site leadership role reporting directly to plant leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Tooling teams; establish clear expectations and accountability.


• Own manufacturing processes, including design, optimization, and ongoing performance.


• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.


• Manage tooling and die operations, including design, fabrication, and continuous improvement.


• Lead capital projects such as new product introductions, equipment installations, automation, and capacity expansions.


• Ensure process capability and product quality through root cause analysis and corrective actions.


• Drive lean manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, including machine guarding and LOTO procedures.


• Manage budgets related to engineering, maintenance, tooling, and capital expenditures.


• Track and report key performance metrics such as OEE, downtime, and project execution.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.