Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Fiocchi

The Kinetic Group•Ozark, MO

1d•$111,200 - $155,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Manufacturing Engineering will lead and manage Manufacturing Engineering for the Ozark operations, driving production excellence through process optimization, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. This role ensures engineering support aligns with business objectives for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement. Oversee the effectiveness, development, and engagement of the Manufacturing Engineering team while advancing manufacturing capabilities, throughput, and operational efficiency. This position reports to the Sr. Director Manufacturing Engineering and is based out of our Ozark, Missouri office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field
5+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
Deep knowledge high-volume manufacturing processes
Proficiency with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies (Green Belt or higher preferred)
Proven track record managing capital projects and engineering budgets
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills
Ability to lead through influence in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment
U.S. citizen or national; U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Not convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; not a fugitive from justice; not an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; not adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to any mental institution; not an illegal alien; not discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; not having renounced United States Citizenship; not subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; not convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering team with clear accountability for results
Build technical depth through structured training, career pathing, and workforce planning aligned to site and business priorities
Provide engineering support to sustain and improve production volume, quality, and cost performance
Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, and maintenance to resolve manufacturing issues and drive durable process improvements
Champion design-for-manufacturing principles and assess manufacturability of new and existing products
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and maximize equipment utilization
Establish a culture of structured problem-solving and measurable process discipline across the engineering team
Own the site engineering budget and capital investment pipeline
Lead equipment, tooling, and facility projects from concept through commissioning and validation
Evaluate feasibility, ROI, and risk for new process and equipment investments
Maintain and improve manufacturing documentation including SOPs, tooling standards, and process control records
Analyze production flow, layouts, and operational data to identify and implement efficiency improvements
Drive standardization of methods and process controls across the facility
Evaluate supplier capabilities and provide technical directions on sourcing and tooling decisions
Serve as a technical resource for supplier qualification and process validation activities
Ensure engineering processes and documentation support safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Lead and develop the quality team to sustain performance and meet ISO requirements