Title:  Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager

The Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering team to develop, implement, and optimize production processes that ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role will drive continuous improvement initiatives, support new product introductions, and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers, providing guidance on technical and professional development.
• Develop and execute manufacturing engineering strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive innovation in manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Oversee design, implementation, and validation of manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to support product launches and process improvements.
• Provide technical expertise during design reviews to ensure manufacturability.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and capital projects.
• Evaluate and recommend investments in equipment, tools, and technology.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Report progress and results to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Experience:
• Minimum 10+ years in manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in high-volume production environments.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process automation.
• Skills:
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in CAD software, ERP systems, and manufacturing technologies.
• Exceptional communication and project management skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• Six Sigma Black Belt
• PMP (Project Management Professional)