Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job description Experience level: Director Experience required: 7 Years Education level: Bachelor’s degree Job function: Engineering Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Compensation: $91,000-$130,000 Relocation assistance: No Visa sponsorship eligibility: No Job Overview: • The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and tooling functions to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. • This role oversees process development, equipment performance, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with plant goals across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. • This is a full-tie, on-site leadership role reporting directly to plant leadership. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and develop Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Tooling teams; establish clear expectations and accountability. • Own manufacturing processes, including design, optimization, and ongoing performance. • Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime. • Manage tooling and die operations, including design, fabrication, and continuous improvement. • Lead capital projects such as new product introductions, equipment installations, automation, and capacity expansions. • Ensure process capability and product quality through root cause analysis and corrective actions. • Drive lean manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, including machine guarding and LOTO procedures. • Manage budgets related to engineering, maintenance, tooling, and capital expenditures. • Track and report key performance metrics such as OEE, downtime, and project execution. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. • 7–10 years of manufacturing engineering experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role. • Experience in process design, project management, and team leadership within a manufacturing environment. • Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, equipment, and process optimization. • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies. • Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and ERP systems. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Job insights Must Have: • Minimum 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience • Minimum 3 years in a leadership or management role within a manufacturing environment • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. • Hands-on experience with process design, equipment/maintenance oversight, and capital project management • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., TPM) Nice to Have: • 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience with 5 years in a leadership or management role • Master's degree or relevant professional certifications Additional Information: • Location: Tyler, TX • Onsite / Hybrid / Remote: Full-tie, on-site • Relocation notes: No Relocation • Reporting context: Reports directly to plant leadership; oversees Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Tooling teams What’s Offered: • Competitive compensation and benefits package (medical, dental, disability, retirement plan). • Opportunity to lead impactful projects in a growing manufacturing environment. • Career growth within a stable and expanding organization.