Job Description
Job Description
We’re hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee and optimize our production processes while mentoring a high-performing engineering team. In this critical role, you’ll design efficient workflows, drive cost-saving improvements, and uphold the highest standards in quality and safety. If you thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and love solving complex production challenges, we want to talk to you!
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the manufacturing engineering function—developing and optimizing production processes, improving quality and efficiency, and managing a team of engineers. This role ensures seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and meet strategic business goals.
What You’ll Do :
- Process Design & Optimization
- Develop and continuously refine manufacturing processes, tooling, and workflows to increase efficiency, minimize waste, and improve throughput.
- Project Management
- Lead end-to-end engineering projects—define timelines, manage budgets, allocate resources, and deliver measurable results.
- Team Leadership
- Direct and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers. Provide technical guidance, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities.
- Quality Assurance & Improvement
- Enforce quality control processes, proactively resolve quality issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Cost Control
- Analyze production and labor costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement process improvements for financial efficiency.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Monitor KPIs (cycle time, scrap rates, yield, uptime) and apply insights to optimize performance.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with R&D, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure effective product transitions and process scalability.
- Continuous Improvement
- Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and eliminate waste.
- Equipment Oversight
- Manage equipment maintenance, upgrades, and new acquisitions to support production reliability.
What You Bring :
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)5–10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering roles, ideally in chip-cutting or similar environmentsProven team leadership experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesProficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft Access a plusExcellent communication and project management skillsCommitment to safety-first workplace culture