Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Automotive Industry

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing engineering personnel while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, interview, onboard, train, and evaluate engineering team members.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development opportunities to build future leaders within the organization.
• Manage employee relations matters, performance concerns, and workforce development initiatives in accordance with company policies.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to establish priorities, allocate resources, and achieve operational objectives.

Operational Excellence

• Drive performance improvements focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with all safety programs, procedures, and regulatory requirements while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to achieve and maintain world-class manufacturing standards.
• Support on-time delivery objectives through effective production planning, workflow optimization, and resource utilization.
• Establish and promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.

Manufacturing Engineering & Process Improvement

• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, and process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
• Analyze manufacturing performance data and identify opportunities to improve productivity, cycle times, throughput, and process capability.
• Investigate production issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures, engineering standards, and process documentation.
• Evaluate manufacturing risks and recommend process or capital improvements to mitigate operational challenges.

Capital Equipment & Project Management

• Develop equipment specifications and requirements for new machinery, systems, and manufacturing technologies.
• Lead capital improvement projects from concept through implementation and validation.
• Create qualification plans and acceptance criteria for new equipment using statistical analysis and engineering methodologies.
• Develop and manage long-range capital investment plans aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and milestones to ensure successful execution.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Lead implementation of Lean Manufacturing initiatives including:
  • Kaizen
  • Kanban
  • SMED
  • 5S
  • Waste reduction programs
  • Process standardization efforts
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement teams focused on increasing productivity and reducing operational costs.
• Drive manufacturing efficiency through workforce optimization, equipment utilization, and material flow improvements.
• Support preventive maintenance strategies that minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance.

Financial & Business Performance

• Manage departmental budgets and support cost-control initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for operational savings and productivity gains.
• Support formal cost reduction programs and continuous improvement projects with measurable business impact.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic operational planning activities.

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