Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Terex Corporation • Huron, SD

89d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Join our team at Terex and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Manufacturing Engineer Lead to contribute to the team. At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team. As a Manufacturing Engineering Lead at Terex, based in Huron, SD, you'll play a pivotal role in leading a team of skilled engineers through supporting manufacturing process improvements, supporting problem solving of day to day manufacturing, and spearheading automation initiatives across welding, machining, and assembly operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience programming and supporting industrial robots (preferred in welding, machining, or assembly).
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated problem solving thru manufacturing processes: welding, fabrication, machining, hydraulics, etc.
• Experience with CAD and engineering software tools (MS Project, Visio, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead projects, justify capital investments, and deliver measurable results.
• Lean and continuous improvement expertise.

Nice To Haves

• Lean and welding certifications.
• Automation, CNC, or PLC programming knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for team collaboration and training.

Responsibilities

• Guide small engineering team, mentor engineers and technicians, and model best practices in lean problem-solving.
• Design, build, program, and refine robotic systems that elevate welding, machining, and assembly processes.
• Ensure smooth integration of robotic and automation systems with mechanical, electrical, and software components.
• Manage automation deployments, process improvements, and capital projects from scope through implementation.
• Partner with operations, design engineering, and manufacturing staff to scale automation solutions.
• Research and deploy emerging robotics, AI, and automation technologies to keep us competitive and efficient.
• Maintain alignment with safety, regulatory, and industry standards (ISO, ANSI, OSHA).
• Develop technical documentation and train teams on automation best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Extended leave options
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• 401k matching
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Legal assistance
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees