Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers, focusing on driving Design for Excellence (DFX) initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes for both new and existing programs. This role emphasizes efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high-quality standards in manufacturing, requiring a dynamic leader with a strong background in manufacturing engineering and exceptional problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation within the team.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and create development plans for team members.
• Drive DFX initiatives to improve product design, manufacturability, reliability, and overall performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to integrate DFX principles into product development.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
• Oversee the execution of manufacturing engineering projects from concept through production.
• Ensure that new products are designed for manufacturability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production capabilities and reduce waste.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the manufacturing engineering team.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in manufacturing engineering.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science degree in related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of driving DFX initiatives and improving manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual incentive pay based on performance.