Manager- Manufacturing Engineering II

About the role We’re seeking a dynamic and hands-on Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead our metal manufacturing and final assembly operations. In this key leadership role, you’ll drive continuous improvement, champion automation initiatives, and guide a high-performing engineering team to optimize production, reduce costs, and support new product ’ll play a critical role in shaping manufacturing strategy, advancing technology, and ensuring our processes meet world-class standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading both people and technical innovation, this is a great opportunity to make a measurable impact. Compensation: $130,000-$160,000 Annual Broad Based Bonus: 20% What you will be doing Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team : Coach and mentor a team of engineers, fostering accountability, ownership, and a solutions-driven mindset while building future leaders through development and succession planning. Drive Continuous Improvement & Automation : Identify and implement process improvements, introduce new technologies, and lead automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance. Own Manufacturing Strategy & Execution : Partner with leadership to align manufacturing plans with business goals, including capacity planning, equipment investments, and process development. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product launches, ensuring designs are optimized for manufacturability and assembly. Optimize Operations & Throughput : Analyze material flow, identify bottlenecks, reduce lead times, and improve layout and setup efficiencies across the facility. Lead Capital Investment Planning : Develop business cases, justify, and execute capital equipment investments to support growth and modernization efforts. Ensure Quality & Compliance Excellence : Apply ISO/QS 9001 principles and leverage tools such as FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, and DOE to maintain high-quality standards and continuous improvement. Act as a Technical Liaison : Partner with corporate engineering and external stakeholders on manufacturing methods, product design, and technical solutions" About you BSME Degree Familiar with low and high volume manufacturing and automated manufacturing methods Metal manufacturing, assembly and finishing experience (rolling, cold heading, screw machines, etc.) Experience with capital budgeting and justification Experience with design principles and their relation to manufacturing Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects, utilizing project planning techniques CAD experience Seven (7) or more years of Engineering Management / Supervision experience Seven (7) or more years Manufacturing Engineering experience Working knowledge of ISO/QS 9001 quality system and tools, i.e., FMEA, Capability Study, DOE Quality and Safety driven How will we reward you Competitive base pay Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute. Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3-year vesting period Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including; short term, Long Term, and Life Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees