Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Akkodis is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering for a full-time, direct hire position in McHenry, MS.

Salary Range: $170,000.00 to $226,000.00 per year on W2 plus benefits; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Income Protection: Covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Director of Manufacturing Engineering job responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a long-term manufacturing engineering strategy aligned with company goals.
• Drive innovation in manufacturing processes, automation, and technology adoption to enhance efficiency and scalability for both development and high-volume production.
• Define KPIs, measure performance, and ensure alignment with operational and business objectives.
• Architect the requirements and roadmaps for next-generation digital manufacturing tools to improve manufacturing design, analysis, and production efficiency.
• Build systems and processes to support the manufacturing design and production of classified products in compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the optimization of manufacturing methods, tooling, and processes to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase throughput.
• Lead initiatives in lean manufacturing to reduce waste and improve production attainment and efficiency.
• Develop scalable processes to support rapid growth and adapt to a highly dynamic production environment.
• Ensure all manufacturing practices meet safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards, including classified product handling.
• Manage manufacturing plans across the product portfolio to adapt to fluctuations in capacity and demand, ensuring seamless production continuity and resource optimization.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers and technical staff.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams.
• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with R&D and product development teams to ensure seamless transition of new products from design to production.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) principles during product development, ensuring smooth scaling into production.
• Develop capacity plans and provide oversight for factory scoping, setup, and ramp-up to support production scaling and operational readiness.
• Manage budgets, resources, and staffing for the manufacturing engineering department.
• Forecast future operational and headcount needs to support scaling efforts for high-growth production environments.
• Plan for rapid response to large-scale program demands, including classified systems, with short ramp-up times.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of scaling manufacturing operations in highly dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
• Strong knowledge of automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and utilizing digital manufacturing tools for design and analysis.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for classified systems, including security and compliance considerations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience in managing New Product Introduction (NPI) and scaling production for high-growth environments.
• Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES).

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis by going to www.akkodis.com.

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