Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Lead the manufacturing engineering department and develop a team of manufacturing engineers. Direct plant optimization, production strategy, resource allocation, CapEx and equipment planning, Lean improvements, DFMA reviews, NPI transitions, and engineering change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the manufacturing engineering team
• Allocate resources across production lines and NPI projects
• Direct plant layout and assembly line optimization
• Maximize facility throughput
• Oversee manufacturing machinery and tooling procurement and commissioning
• Manage project budgets
• Champion Lean manufacturing improvements
• Lead DFMA and Design for Excellence reviews
• Own the manufacturing side of the NPI process
• Transition production-ready models to the factory floor
• Oversee Engineering Change Orders
• Assess engineering change impacts on inventory, tooling, and labor

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• 7-10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience in heavy assembly, electromechanical, or engineered-to-order environments
• 3+ years of direct supervisory or management experience
• Experience developing technical talent
• Deep expertise in Lean manufacturing principles
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software
• Advanced knowledge of metals, materials, welding, mechanical assembly, and busbar forming
• Ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders across Sales, R&D, and Operations
• Participation in a required drug and alcohol program
• Master's degree in Engineering Management or MBA is a bonus
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a bonus
• Greenfield manufacturing plant startup experience is a bonus
• Professional Engineer license is a bonus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and leave of absence programs
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Mental health and wellness support
• Commuter benefits
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off
• Global travel insurance and emergency assistance
• Daily meals allowance
• Additional location-specific perks and programs