Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Sub-Zero Group•Madison, WI

12d

About The Position

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer leads and develops a small team of manufacturing engineers while remaining actively engaged in engineering project work. The role develops and implements manufacturing processes for new products from early concept through production launch, defining process flow, labor, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and capacity requirements to achieve quality, efficiency, cost, and production targets. The position provides manufacturing input during product development, including design reviews, PFMEA, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, and prototype builds. It develops assembly fixtures and tooling, defines equipment requirements, and manages capital projects from concept and justification through supplier selection, installation, and production readiness. The role also plans and facilitates prototype and pre-production builds, develops project plans and manages engineering deliverables, risks, priorities, and schedules, and works across functions to resolve technical issues and deliver manufacturing solutions. It develops process documentation and works with production teams to implement, communicate, and continuously improve processes. A pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check are required after a conditional job offer. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment; refusal or a positive result may disqualify a candidate. Testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Previous experience leading teams.
Experience developing and implementing manufacturing or assembly processes.
Experience managing technical projects, equipment, tooling, and/or capital investments.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, or provide technical direction to other engineers.
Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and project management skills.
Ability to work effectively across engineering and manufacturing operations.

Nice To Haves

7–10 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
2–3 years of leadership experience.
Experience leading new product introductions from development through production launch.
Experience designing fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Experience with DFM/DFA, PFMEA, and manufacturing tolerance analysis.
Understanding of automation, electrical controls, and manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a small team of manufacturing engineers while remaining engaged in engineering project work.
Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new products from concept through production launch.
Define process flow, labor, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and capacity requirements to meet quality, efficiency, cost, and production targets.
Provide manufacturing input through design reviews, PFMEA, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, prototype builds, and other product development activities.
Design and develop assembly fixtures and tooling for new manufacturing processes.
Define equipment requirements and manage capital projects from concept and justification through supplier selection, installation, and production readiness.
Plan and facilitate prototype and pre-production builds, using results to identify issues and improve products and manufacturing processes.
Develop manufacturing project plans and manage engineering deliverables, priorities, risks, and schedules to support product launch.
Partner with product engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, suppliers, and other functions to resolve technical issues and deliver manufacturing solutions.
Develop process documentation and work with production teams to implement, communicate, and continuously improve new processes.