Director of Manufacturing Engineering (11986)

Who They Are
We have partnered with a $500 million family-owned company that is a leader in their industry in an exclusive search for a Manufacturing Engineer Manager. This person will oversee the process and design of the business's manufacturing operations. They're offering a six-figure base, plus a highly competitive bonus plan and comprehensive benefits. They offer plenty of advancement opportunities and paths for growth.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and manage capital and expense budgets for manufacturing engineering, including expenditure planning, project justification, and ongoing tracking of spend
• Lead the manufacturing engineering team in supporting shop floor operations, capital projects, new product introductions, estimating, methods improvement, cost reduction, and strategic business initiatives
• Large scale project management, cross functional team leadership, large scale capital management plan
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functional teams to improve manufacturability, product quality, throughput, and profitability
• Supervise floor plans, plant layouts, and facility concepts for new buildings, line expansions, and upgrades to existing manufacturing operations
• Lead manufacturing readiness for new product introductions and engineering changes, including process design, tooling, equipment needs, launch support, and start-up stabilization
• Direct start-up activities for new and revised manufacturing lines, debug processes, improve productivity, and ensure readiness of raw materials, tooling, equipment, and quality controls
• Define, develop, optimize, validate, and stabilize manufacturing processes for both new and existing products
• Ensure manufacturing processes are documented, standardized, and sustained through work instructions, SOPs, process controls, and training
• Lead safe process and equipment design, including ergonomic improvements, risk reduction, and compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and internal standards
• Supervise Tool Room activities through the Tool Room Supervisor and provide guidance on the design and use of tools, jigs, fixtures, and related manufacturing systems
• Define and specify standards for equipment design, build, purchase, installation, and startup
• Oversee the selection, procurement, and implementation of new and used equipment, as well as in-house equipment design and construction methods
• Evaluate, justify, implement automation, manufacturing technologies, and process improvements to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Use lean manufacturing principals to analyze workflow, labor utilization, capacity, floor space, and material flow to optimize throughput and operational efficiency
• Establish, monitor, and report key manufacturing engineering performance metrics, including productivity, quality, scrap, cycle time, and project execution results
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methods to eliminate waste, improve flow, and sustain gains
• Manage technical relationships with equipment suppliers, contractors, and service providers, including specifications, acceptance criteria, installation coordination, and startup support
• Ensure high responsiveness to shop floor issues by leading root cause analysis, implementing permanent corrective actions, and supporting sustainable process performance
• Determine team priorities and lead hiring, coaching, performance management, training, and development for the manufacturing engineering organization
• Report project status, performance results, and major initiatives in management meetings and carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by the business from time to time

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in an engineering discipline
• Ten to Fifteen years of experience in metal forming environment
• Five years managerial experience
• PE preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Dental, health and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off