Manager of Production Engineering

MAS HVAC INC•Maple Grove, MN

5d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

MAS creates custom-engineered thermal management solutions for markets that thrive on flexibility, creativity, and bold ideas. From humble beginnings to becoming an emergent multi‑brand manufacturing leader, we’ve grown by bringing in great people and empowering them to do great work. At MAS, we believe innovation happens when everyone contributes, diversity of thought is celebrated, and people feel supported in their growth. We take pride in working hard together—tackling challenges, solving problems, and having fun along the way. As we expand into both emerging and mission-critical industries, we stay committed to delivering efficient, competitive, and sustainable heating and cooling technologies. And throughout your career here, you’ll have the chance to directly shape the foundation for what's next in our industry. Position Summary: The Production Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end execution of engineering deliverables supporting manufacturing. This role ensures timely, accurate, and efficient release of 2D drawings and 3D models while driving continuous improvement in engineering quality, change management, and team development. This leader manages both engineering and drafting functions, aligning priorities across sales, operations, and manufacturing to meet customer delivery commitments and operational KPIs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
10+ years in Production / Manufacturing Engineering
5+ years in leadership or people management role
Strong experience with 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) and drawing release processes
Proven ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced engineering environments
Experience with HVAC systems and manufacturing processes

Nice To Haves

Experience managing both engineering and drafting teams
Knowledge of ECO systems, PLM/PDM tools
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma exposure
Project management experience
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities.
Hands-on approach with a passion for workforce development.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop Production Engineers and drafting team; establish clear roles, accountability, and performance expectations while driving hiring, workforce planning, succession, and employee development.
Own timely release of high-quality manufacturing packages (2D/3D), ensuring designs meet manufacturability and customer requirements while prioritizing work and removing bottlenecks.
Track and drive key metrics (OTR, FPY, ECO rate, rework, cycle time, capacity utilization, cost savings) and translate performance insights into actionable improvement plans.
Standardize workflows and enforce robust ECO processes to reduce errors, rework, and late-stage changes; lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and throughput.
Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that reduce waste, improve cycle time, and deliver measurable cost savings through value engineering and root cause analysis.
Partner with Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Field teams to align priorities, resolve issues, and ensure on-time delivery; serve as escalation point for complex challenges.
Provide guidance on HVAC design, tools (e.g., SolidWorks), and standards; review complex designs and ensure proper documentation, revision control, and engineering governance.