What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position at Action Staffing Group?
Onsite Monday-Friday
Salary Range - $155K - $160K, commensurate upon experience
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems that support high-quality, cost-effective production. This role partners closely with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure engineering solutions are seamlessly integrated into the manufacturing environment and aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage the Manufacturing Engineering team to support production goals in close collaboration with Operations.
- Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and automation projects.
- Oversee the selection, installation, validation, and ongoing support of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and processes.
- Partner with R&D and Product Design teams to ensure products are optimized for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA).
- Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, yield, downtime, and scrap.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including ISO 9001 standards.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital expenditure plans, and engineering project timelines.
- Lead cross-functional projects and change initiatives to support operational excellence and scalability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
- 7 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven people management and project management experience.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with molding processes; rubber and plastic molding experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple initiatives.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across functions.
- Proven track record of leading change and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Bilingual Spanish highly preferred
Salary : $155,000 - $160,000