About this role
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers to drive operational excellence through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and cutting-edge technologies. This role requires a strategic leader who can balance technical expertise, project management, and employee development to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the facility.
- Primary Duties Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and high performance.
- Provide guidance and support for professional growth through training, coaching, and career development opportunities.
- Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Spearhead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives, overseeing the identification of process inefficiencies and the implementation of strategies to reduce waste, increase throughput, and improve product quality.
- Strategic Decision-Making: Analyze production data and performance metrics using tools such as Excel, PowerBI, and SAP to make data-driven decisions and provide actionable insights to senior management for process improvements.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and other teams to ensure manufacturing processes are aligned with company goals, customer requirements, and compliance standards.
- Project Management: Manage and execute engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet budget, timeline, and quality targets.
- Use AutoCAD to design and optimize manufacturing layouts, workflows, and equipment.
- Safety & Compliance: Oversee the implementation of safety protocols and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including environmental, quality, and safety standards.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure the facility operates within all guidelines.
- Innovation & Technology Integration: Stay abreast of the latest manufacturing technologies and industry trends, recommending and implementing new tools or systems (such as SAP, PowerBI, and AutoCAD) that drive innovation and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
- Employee Engagement & Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employees to submit ideas for process enhancements, ensuring that ideas are properly evaluated, documented, and executed.
Qualifications Leadership & Management
- Strong leadership skills with proven experience in managing and developing high-performing engineering teams.
- Ability to motivate, guide, and support engineers in achieving both individual and departmental goals.
- Manufacturing & Process Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies, with a track record of successfully implementing process improvements.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in advanced Excel functions (data analysis, reporting, pivot tables), SAP for production and inventory management, and PowerBI for data visualization and decision-making.
- Design & Layout Optimization: Experience with AutoCAD for designing and optimizing production layouts, workflows, and equipment.
- Analytical & Statistical Expertise: Strong background in applying advanced mathematical and statistical methods, including analysis of variance, regression analysis, and hypothesis testing, to solve manufacturing problems and improve processes.
- Communication & Presentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams in a clear and compelling manner.
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and develop effective solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Certifications: Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent) is required.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.
- Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial position.
- Proven experience in driving Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives, with a solid understanding of operational excellence frameworks.
- Experience working with enterprise software systems, including SAP and AutoCAD.
- Proficiency with PowerBI is preferred.
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