Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineering Leader provides technical leadership to engineering and automation teams, driving improvements in throughput, quality, cost, and reliability. This role delivers strategic engineering direction, enables hands-on problem solving, advances new technologies, and develops engineering talent. The leader strengthens manufacturing capability through process optimization, technical innovation, and systemwide continuous improvement practices.

The position supports the enterprise by ensuring consistent, stable, and scalable manufacturing processes, while fostering an environment of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay : $90,000+ annually

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with employer match

Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Life insurance and employee assistance programs

Professional development, technical training, and leadership growth opportunities

Job Roles

Customer liaison – Understands customer specifications deeply; communicates technical requirements clearly to internal teams and external partners; ensures alignment from concept to production.

Creative facilitator – Encourages innovative thinking; solves complex problems creatively; supports an environment where new approaches and technologies are explored.

Boundary spanner – Works across disciplines and functions; breaks down silos; collaborates intentionally to enable shared success.

Developer – Mentors and coaches engineers at all levels; enhances technical understanding; builds a strong engineering talent pipeline.

Communication – Navigates difficult conversations with clarity and diplomacy; translates complex engineering concepts into actionable guidance.

Influence – Creates engagement; advocates for business needs; navigates conflict with professionalism and approachability.

Business minded – Focuses on measurable outcomes; balances customer expectations with operational realities; ensures engineering priorities align to enterprise goals.

Adaptable – Responds quickly to change; manages distractions effectively; stays focused on critical objectives amid shifting demands.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing and automation engineers, promoting technical excellence and professional growth.

Set and communicate engineering priorities aligned with production, quality, cost, and strategic business goals.

Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Production, and Supply Chain to resolve complex technical issues.

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing and casting processes to ensure stability, repeatability, and capability.

Drive structured root cause analysis and corrective actions for yield loss, scrap, or process nonconformance.

Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste and improve throughput.

Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies such as automation upgrades, advanced process monitoring, additive manufacturing, or AI-based solutions.

Lead equipment evaluations, upgrades, and automation initiatives to improve efficiency, reliability, and process control.

Document technical findings, prepare engineering reports, and support internal / external customer communication.

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure manufacturing processes meet customer specifications and business goals.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations Management

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering function

Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in continuous improvement, waste elimination, and Kaizen methodologies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (5 Why, A3, data analysis, structured troubleshooting)

Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills

Proven leadership skills with the ability to build engagement and influence technical teams

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Experience with CAD tools

Ability to perform time studies and set labor standards

Mechanical aptitude for evaluating equipment and identifying improvement opportunities

Experience providing technical support and leadership in manufacturing environments

Experience in investment casting or highly specialized manufacturing

Strong financial literacy