DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Manufacturing Engineering Manager provides technical and strategic leadership for all engineering activities supporting sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for manufacturing engineering, process development, capital equipment projects, automation initiatives, product launch support, and continuous improvement efforts.

The Manufacturing Engineering

Manager leads a team of engineering professionals and collaborates closely with Operations, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Sales to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and profitability. This role is accountable for developing scalable manufacturing processes, supporting a high-mix contract manufacturing environment, and driving operational excellence throughout the organization. Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, develop, and manage manufacturing and process engineering personnel.

Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and employee development planning. Support recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning activities for engineering staff.

Manufacturing

Engineering & Process Improvement Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for sheet metal fabrication operations. Establish and maintain manufacturing routings, process documentation, work instructions, and engineering standards. Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, throughput, and capacity utilization.

Lead process optimization initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies. Conduct time studies, process analysis,



and workflow evaluations to support productivity improvements. Support facility layout, material flow, and operational efficiency projects.

Recent Product

Introduction & Customer Support Partner with customers, sales, and operations teams to support new product introductions and engineering changes. Review customer drawings and specifications to ensure manufacturability and efficient production methods. Support prototype development and production launch activities.

Assist with cost estimating, quoting, and manufacturing feasibility reviews. Manage capital equipment projects from concept through implementation. Evaluate and recommend fabrication equipment, automation technologies, and manufacturing systems.

Coordinate installation, startup, validation, and operator training for new equipment. Lead automation initiatives involving robotics, material handling systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Quality & Compliance Collaborate with Quality to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.

Ensure engineering processes comply with customer requirements and company quality management systems. Support ISO 9001 and other applicable quality system requirements. Drive consistency through process control and standardization.

Bachelors degree in Engineering preferred. 8+ years of experience in Engineering or related discipline preferred. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects. Data-driven decision making and analytical problem-solving skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office. Understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures. Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication background is a plus. Comfort with Mastercam, SolidWorks, Radan, Etc. or similar software is a plus.

Knowledge of materials and their chemical and physical properties is a plus.

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