Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About the RoleWe're looking for a Senior-leveled Manufacturing Engineer with a management background who can assist a manufacturing company who is actively scaling up their production. Background in Automotive or Aerospace is highly preferred. Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain lean manufacturing systems. Lead Kaizen events, manage VSM (Value Stream Mapping), and establish visual management systems to improve flow and reduce waste.Utilize statistical tools and methodologies-including Shainin Red X, Design of Experiments (DOE), and 8D-to identify root causes of chronic quality issues and scrap.Provide technical leadership to production teams. Act as a mentor to junior engineers and a strategic partner to production supervisors to ensure Tier accountability and KPIs are met.Lead capital equipment projects (CapEx) from justification through installation and validation. Ensure all projects are delivered on time and within budget.Partner with R&D and Quality to ensure "Design for Manufacturability" (DFM) and seamless transitions from prototype to full-scale production.Analyze manufacturing costs, labor variances, and scrap data. Identify opportunities for cost reduction that align with the site’s financial objectives. Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering. Also open to Electrical or Controls engineering.5+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably within the Automotive (IATF 16949) or Aerospace (AS9100) industries.10+ years of total manufacturing or industrial engineering experience.Demonstrated proficiency in Six Sigma or Shainin methodologies. Expert knowledge of DOE and statistical process control (SPC).Deep hands-on experience with Lean tools (5S, Kanban, SMED, Poka-Yoke).Proven ability to thrive in "fire-drill" environments, making data-driven decisions under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.Experience with standard costing, P&L impact analysis, and ROI calculations for capital investments preferred.Six Sigma Black Belt or Shainin Journeyman/Master certification preferred.Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and Minitab or similar statistical software preferred.