Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: On Site - Los Angeles, California, United States

Salary: $200,000-$275,000

Skills: Plant Engineering Systems, Automation, Electrical Systems, Capital Project Management, Team Leadership

About the Plastics Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity:

Join a dynamic leader in the plastics manufacturing industry, dedicated to innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth. This is your opportunity to guide a highly skilled engineering team in optimizing manufacturing processes, implementing advanced automation systems, and supporting expansion across multiple production plants. As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role driving continuous improvement, ensuring reliability, and championing operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment at a top U.S. manufacturing hub.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all plant engineering functions, setting priorities aligned with organizational and operational goals.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies, policies, and procedures to support manufacturing excellence and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, and system reliability across facilities.
• Oversee plant facility and electrical power infrastructure, ensuring compliance, capacity planning, and optimal operation of utility systems.
• Lead automation initiatives including process controls, mixer systems, and integration of advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Manage capital projects such as equipment installations, facility upgrades, and production expansions, ensuring successful project delivery within budget and timelines.
• Oversee engineering-related data management systems, including ERP, reporting, and AS400 integration.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, IT, and Logistics to optimize material flow, throughput, and system efficiency.
• Supervise and mentor an engineering team, fostering talent development and cross-functional collaboration.

Must-Have Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally plastics or related industries.
• Expertise in plant engineering systems, utilities, automation, and production equipment operations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, controls, and industrial infrastructure.
• Experience leading capital projects, equipment implementations, and facility expansions.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (AS400 preferred), data integration, and manufacturing technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and deliver complex engineering projects efficiently.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE).
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Experience with automation systems, PLCs, and plant-level controls.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and reporting tools.
• Background supervising large engineering teams in a collaborative manufacturing environment.