Remanufacturing Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all engineering activities related to the remanufacturing of automotive systems. This role oversees the development, optimization, and implementation of remanufacturing processes that meet quality, cost, and delivery goals while supporting sustainability and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is both a hands-on technical leader and a strategic thinker who can bridge product engineering, operations, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians supporting remanufacturing operations of diesel fuel system components.
• Define and execute the engineering roadmap for remanufacturing, aligning with company growth, cost reduction, and sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering.
• Drive innovation in remanufacturing technologies, automation, and best practices.

Process & Product Engineering

• Oversee the design, validation, and continuous improvement of remanufacturing processes and tooling.
• Establish standardized work procedures, process documentation, and control plans.
• Ensure remanufacturing processes meet OEM specifications and customer requirements.
• Support teardown analysis, component inspection, and root cause analysis of returned products.
• Manage process capability studies and statistical process control (SPC).

Operations Support

• Partner with production teams to resolve technical issues impacting quality or throughput.
• Evaluate and approve rework procedures, component reuse criteria, and salvage processes.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives through design and process optimization.
• Coordinate with maintenance and facilities teams to ensure equipment reliability and calibration.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ISO, IATF 16949, and other applicable standards.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, control plans, and risk assessments.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for product or process issues

Project Management

• Manage capital projects and process improvement initiatives within the remanufacturing area.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering performance, cost, and productivity.
• Oversee new product introductions (NPI) and engineering change implementation in the reman process.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, including 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven background in remanufacturing, reverse engineering, or product rebuild operations.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with process validation, equipment design, and failure analysis.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Proficient with CAD, ERP, and data analysis tools.

Stanadyne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, color, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other protected class.